Distinguished Alumni Award
The Department of Technology proudly acknowledges our Distinguished Alumni. Each of these alums has reached a significant level of recognized leadership and accomplishment in their career. They have each contributed significantly to their respective discipline and it is with great pride that we honor a Distinguished Alumnus from the Department of Technology each year.
2024– Betsy Ivancsits '95 & '97
Betsy has been working for over 25 years and held various manufacturing positions. They have ranged from manufacturing engineering to manufacturing manager with responsibilities ranging from: manufacturing/industrial engineering, lean coach, site safety coordinator, production manager and manager of various departments: shipping/receiving, scheduling, supply chain, inventory control, tool design, industrial engineering, evaluation lab, facilities, and maintenance. Betsy is a member of the Advisory committee for the Engineering Technology program here at Illinois State and was the 2007 recipient of the Department of Technology Distinguished Young Alumni award. Betsy is currently employed at Northrop Grumman Corporation.