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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…
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The University of Illinois Springfield Innovation Hub, the UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Community Health Roundtable will host a free public webinar titled “The Lasting Effects of COVID-19 on…
UIS in the news
When John Hanlon started his career as a lawyer in 1983, he knew of only one case where an innocent person had been cleared of a crime: Sam Shepphard, the Ohio physician exonerated in 1966 of killing his wife.
“When we got a case to…
UIS in the news
Professor Jason Pierceson, PSC, Interviewed on CNN
Professor of Political Science Dr. Jason Pierceson interviewed with CNN on June 3rd about the debate that has emerged around transgender students and athletics. Pierceson is an expert…
6.16.21
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
For the past 15 months, our UIS family has been committed to adhering to our United in Safety guidelines to prioritize health and safety. I appreciate how seriously each of you has taken…
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The University of Illinois Springfield Innovation Hub, UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Community Health Roundtable will host a free public webinar titled “The Lasting Effects of COVID-19 on Patients, the Health Care…
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A total of 1,030 students earned degrees from the University of Illinois Springfield at the conclusion of the spring semester on May 15, 2021, pending completion of university requirements.
Below you'll find a list of…
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06.14.21
Happy Monday, UIS!
Illinois officially entered Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan last week. I hope you saw my message on Friday asking our campus community to continue to follow our “Bridge Phase” Summer Operational…
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The University of Illinois Springfield and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) have partnered to create a focused speaker series. The goal is to educate the citizens of Illinois on critical societal issues resulting…
Blake Jones, a sophomore runner on the University of Illinois Springfield men’s track and field team, placed third in the 5,000-meter run at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field National Championships on…
UIS in the news
The University of Illinois Springfield’s master’s degree in athletic training has earned accreditation from the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). CAATE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that…
The Master of Athletic Training Program (MATR) is excited to announce the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) has voted to grant 5 years of Initial Accreditation to the Professional Athletic Training…