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NPRE alum Dr. James Holloway (BS '82, MS '84), the new president of the University of Toledo, who was recently named as one of this year's four honorees of The Grainger College of Engineering Alumni Award for Distinguished Service. 

The Grainger College of Engineering has announced the launch of the Illinois Nuclear Power Institute (INPI) — a major step forward in advancing clean, reliable energy and positioning Illinois as a global leader in next-generation nuclear innovation.

Congratulations to Piper Fernau, who was recently named a 2026 Knight of St. Patrick. This prestigious honor, awarded annually by The Grainger College of Engineering, recognizes students who exemplify leadership, outstanding character, and exceptional contributions to the Grainger Engineering community.

Hear about our programs from an NPRE advisor and current NPRE students.  There will be a Q&A session, so bring your questions.  Time allowing, we will also have a short tour of some of our lab facilities. These visits will take place on Apr. 1 (6:30p - 7:30p CST) and during Engineering Open House on April 10.

Come learn about what NPRE has to offer!

The American Nuclear Society is beginning a series of interviews with NPRE faculty. First up is research associate professor Daniel Andruczyk. Click here to watch.

The Nuclear, Plasma & Radiological Engineering + Data Science (NPRE+DS) bachelor's degree combines the principles of nuclear engineering, plasma and fusion science, and radiological and medical applications with training in data science. 

Professors Caleb Brooks and Rizwan Uddin recently participated in a roundtable discussion with experts from NANO Nuclear Energy that explores how advanced nuclear technology is evolving to meet sustainable energy demands.