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Dr. Novak Featured in Ms. Magazine
Communication professor Dr. Novak was recently featured in Ms. Magazine for her recent article Working Women are Still Fighting Implicit Bias. The article discusses her research…
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Timothy Bill Receives Pat Langley Award
Communication instructor and Speech & Debate director, Timothy Bill, was given the Pat Langley Award for Outstanding Community Engagement this past May. The award is given to individuals who…
Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand
Undergraduate Institution and Major: Thammasat University, Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)
Graduate institution and Major: University of Texas at San Antonio, Master of Public Administration
Bio:…
Hometown: Sheboygan, WI
Undergraduate Institution and Major: California State University LA, Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology
Graduate Institution and Major: Arizona State University, Master of…
Hometown: Oswego, ILMajors: Political Science and AccountingFuture Plans: Attend law school
Austin Verthein is the elected UIS student representative serving on the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. He’s also an announcer for…
Jesus Gomez of Beardstown, a 2017 graduate of Beardstown High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2022 and awarded a $4,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. He plans…
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12.6.21
Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff –
I share my support for President Killeen’s earlier message today about the importance of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine booster if you are eligible. With the latest scientific data…
Statement of Educational Priorities of the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at UIS
The killing of George Floyd and the state-sanctioned violence by official and non-official law enforcement that followed were not unique…
Dear students, faculty and staff:
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff and the communities around us has been our priority. Your sacrifice and commitment have been…
Jeff Lorber, Vice Chancellor for Advancement at the University of Illinois Springfield and Vice-President of the U of I Foundation, shares information on the university's Reaching Stellar campaign and how donors impact all aspects of…
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Hometown: Chatham, IllinoisMajor: Business Administration (Marketing Concentration)Future Plans: Work in the marketing field
Halle Stuart enjoys the “close-knit community” at the University of Illinois Springfield. She is a worship…
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Research on Plastic Bag Legislation, Dr. Megan Styles
This past summer, ENS Chair Dr. Megan Styles and PA faculty member Dr. Junfeng Wang, conducted research on the adoption of plastic bag legislation in Illinois communities. They…