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Dear students,
Planning is underway for 2022 Commencement Ceremonies! All critical graduation and Commencement information will arrive via your uis.edu email, so check your inbox frequently.
Students who are graduating but not…
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Tracey Jensen, M.A. Legal Studies Master’s Degree – 2011
The old saying you can’t teach an old dog new tricks couldn’t be less accurate for Ms. Tracey Jensen. Ms. Jensen decided to pursue the Legal Studies Master’s Degree Program at…
Erica Nichols Cook, J.D. Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree – 2005
Erica Nichols Cook is a staff attorney at the Illinois Innocence Project at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) and a Legal Studies graduate! Ms. Nichols Cook…
Laura Millmore, J.D. Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree – 1995
Laura Millmore is currently a magistrate judge in the 54-A District Court in Lansing, Michigan. After receiving her University of Illinois Springfield’s Legal Studies…
John Little, B.A. Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree – 1987
John Little’s interest in criminal law and public affairs led him to the Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree Program at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). He was drawn to…
Dr. Erma Brooks Williams Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree – 1979
The convenience of location and affordability of tuition were among the reasons why Dr. Williams attended the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). The Legal Studies…
Wilverlyn Joye Williams, M.A. Legal Studies Master’s Degree – 2018
Wilverlyn Joye Williams experienced the excellence the University of Illinois Springfield offers both on-campus and online. Ms. Williams first attended UIS as an…
Rodney Perry, M.A. Legal Studies Master’s Degree – 2010
Rodney Perry is an independent consultant and expert witness in commodity futures and options compliance…and a University of Illinois Springfield’s (UIS) Legal Studies Department…
Sarah Dunnagan, M.A. Legal Studies Master’s Degree – 1999
As Associate Director at National Louis University, Mrs. Dunnagan acted as a key player in the implementation of Customer Relations Management software for the enrollment…
Dear UIS Students and Colleagues:
Yesterday, Gov. Pritzker outlined his plan for lifting indoor mask requirements in Illinois effective Feb. 28, except for where required by federal, state or local rules and regulations, including…
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Students graduating in Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (https://apps.uillinois.edu/ - “Graduation” tab) by the deadlines listed below:
Spring 2022 Graduates - February 18…
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2.7.22
Dear Colleagues –
It is hard to believe we are officially midway through winter. The snow on campus is beautiful. Many thanks to everyone who worked incredibly hard last week to keep UIS open during inclement weather. While…
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