Newsviews: Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago's only tech-focused university

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The engineer dubbed 'the father of the cell phone' and the man who invented Amazon's Alexa share a Chicago connection.

Both graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology located in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.

WATCH: Newsviews Part 1

The engineer dubbed 'the father of the cell phone' and the man who invented Amazon's Alexa share a Chicago connection. Part 1.

The city's only tech-focused university is working to make the south side campus a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Illinois Tech President Alan Cramb stopped by ABC7 to talk about the importance and growth of the university.

WATCH: Newsviews Part 2

The engineer dubbed 'the father of the cell phone' and the man who invented Amazon's Alexa share a Chicago connection. Part 2.