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Dr. Kenneth Kriz Publishes a Co-edited Book on Tax Increment Financing
Dr. Kenneth Krizhas co-edited a new book titled “Tax Increment Financing and Economic Development.” The book brings together leading experts to examine the evolving…
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IIPF Director and Affiliated Faculty Present Paper on Fiscal Sustainability at Federal Reserve Bank/UIC Government Finance Research Conference
IIPF Director Dr. Kenneth Kriz and Affiliated Faculty member Rick Funderburg presented a…
The UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Community Health Roundtable hosted, “A Long and Winding Road: How COVID-19 Has Evolved and How the Current Wave of Infections is Affecting Patients and the People and…
UIS in the news
The University of Illinois Springfield has partnered with Green Flower, an online program focused on the marijuana industry, to offer programs about the marijuana industry.
“We are excited to be the first university in Illinois to…
UIS in the news
Hometown: ChicagoMajor: Criminology and Criminal JusticeFuture Plans: Earn a master’s degree in legal studies and criminology
Ariel Burkes is president of the Black Women of Excellence student organization and a cheerleader at the…
With Spring Break next week (March 14-18), we want to start off the second half of the spring semester with health and safety in mind. Therefore, all students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to visit the COVID-19 testing site…
Ray Long's new book about former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan comes out March 22.
Veteran Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Ray Long has a saying about covering the Illinois Statehouse – it’s the “greatest beat on…
Hometown: Centralia, IllinoisMajors: Elementary Education and PsychologyFuture Plans: Pursue a master’s degree while teaching
Emily Alcorn is president of the Tri Sigma Sorority Theta Lambda Chapter at the University of Illinois…
3.7.22
Dear UIS Colleagues –
I hope you were able to join the campus community Friday for a moment of silence for those fighting for justice in Ukraine. Let us lead by example, showing kindness and compassion to…
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Commencement Ceremonies
UIS Commencement ceremonies will be Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Bank of Springfield Center in downtown Springfield. There will be two ceremonies at 12:30 and 5:30 p.m., divided by college and each lasting…
commencement
The student commencement speaker is an important tradition for UIS. All graduating students are invited to audition for this honor and responsibility. Auditions will be scheduled for ZOOM one week after the deadline. …
commencement
The University of Illinois Springfield is planning to hold a moment of silence for people fighting for justice in Ukraine.
It is sponsored by the UIS International Student Association and UIS Office of International Student…
UIS in the news