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Deborah Anthony, J.D., Professor of Legal Studies, was quoted in an State Journal-Register article, “Sangamon County Jail inmate’s death leaves questions, mother at protest wants answers”
‘Anthony said the ruling of…
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The University of Illinois Springfield has released the Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2021. A total of 673 students were selected; 86 are students in the College of Business and Management, 80 are students in the College of Education…
The University of Illinois System will require students on its three campuses, including Springfield, to receive a COVID-19 vaccination if they plan to be on campus for the fall semester.
The announcement came in a…
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Those interested in the cannabis industry have a chance to earn a certificate in some of the industry topics.
The University of Illinois Springfield is partnering with Green Flower to offer these non-credit online certificates.
Each…
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Congratulations to Dr. Anne-Marie Hanson, ENS!
Dr. Hanson and Dr. Rachel Havrelock, UIC, have been awarded funds by the University of Illinois System’s Presidential Initiative: Expanding the Impact of the Arts and the Humanities for…
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Prof. Ryan Williams on News Channel 20
Dr. Ryan Williams, Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, in an News Channel 20 story, “Springfield Police Department faces officer shortage”.
“Williams explained that hiring…
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The University of Illinois Springfield Office of Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) has partnered with Green Flower to offer non-credit online certificates on cannabis industry topics. Each online program includes three, eight-…
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
Today, the University of Illinois System announced it will require that all students receive a COVID-19 vaccination if they plan to be on campus for the Fall 2021 semester.
UIS enthusiastically…
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The following message was sent by University of Illinois System President Timothy Killeen to students, faculty and staff on June 21, 2021:
To continue our commitment to collective safety, the University of Illinois System will require…
The following is an excerpt from a column by the University of Illinois Springfield Director of Graduate Public Service Internship Program Sherrie Elzinga. This column appeared in The State Journal-Register on June 20, 2021.
June…
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Hometown: Gabon, Central AfricaMajor: Public AdministrationFuture Plans: Work as a government advisor and earn a master’s degree
Emmanuelle Yakana chose the University of Illinois Springfield “because of all the leadership…
leadership lived
When Sangamon Auditorium first opened its doors on Feb. 21, 1981, with Hal Holbrook’s performance of “Mark Twain Tonight,” it became a valuable arts resource for the surrounding area.
The venue was the result of a community effort to…
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