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I was honored to be invited to speak earlier this month at UIS' Lunch & Learn Series presented by the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and the Illinois State Historical Society. And I was especially glad that we were able to hold the event in…
Dr. Beth Ribarsky is a communication professor at the University of Illinois Springfield, and one of her most popular classes explores relationships and dating. She spoke to Community Voices about communication that indicates successful…
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Loki Davis of Springfield, a 2021 graduate of Lanphier High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2022 and awarded a $16,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. At UIS,…
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Eric Kuchar has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for April 2022. He is the assistant to the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Kuchar’s nominator says he “consistently…
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The following column was written by Carly Shank, artistic programs director of the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center. It was featured in The State Journal-Register on April 10, 2022. The following are excerpts from…
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The University of Illinois Springfield is offering assistance with transfers and other help to students of two Central Illinois colleges that are undergoing big changes.
UIS says it has reached out to administrators at both Lincoln…
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The University of Illinois Springfield is making changes to its COVID-19 testing policy.
Starting April 11, employees, faculty, staff, and long-term guests who have not yet been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will only have to test…
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Beginning next week (April 11), the following changes will take effect regarding COVID-19 testing on the UIS campus.
TESTING FREQUENCY
Faculty, staff, students and long-term guests who are not up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines (not…
University of Illinois Springfield undergraduate students can now earn both their bachelor’s degree and a law degree in six years. That is compared to the typical seven years.
This is thanks to a new agreement with the University of…
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The University of Illinois Springfield is raising awareness for sexual assault awareness month.
Students placed hundreds of flags for the more than 400,000 people who become rape and sexual assault victims every year.
The goal is to…
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An Illinois State University professor will be the director of the University of Illinois Springfield School of Education starting this summer.
UIS announced Tuesday that Beth Hatt, a professor of educational administration and…
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Your last chance to purchase a cap and gown for Commencement is quickly approaching! A black cap and gown is mandatory to participate in ceremonies.
Purchase in Person: Supplies are Limited
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