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Today, Illinois enters the “Bridge to Phase 5” of the Restore Illinois plan, which further relaxes COVID-19 restrictions. This is a welcome development indicative of important progress in our pandemic journey.
The COVID-19 Rapid…
Aaleiyah Spaulding of Springfield said Thursday she had not been on the University of Illinois Springfield campus since the school went to remote classes in March 2020.
Spaulding was taking part in a "stage…
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The College of Business and Management’s Beta Gamma Sigma chapter introduces its inductees for the academic year 2020-2021
The advisors of Beta Gamma Sigma, Profs. Atul Agarwal, Shipra Gupta, and Neetu Singh with the help of the CBM…
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The University of Illinois Springfield baseball team was honored by the Great Lakes Valley Conference for their many accomplishments this season.
Head coach Ryan Copeland was named the conference Coach of the Year. He led the team to a…
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The following is an excerpt from a column by University of Illinois Springfield Interim Chancellor Karen Whitney. This column appeared in The State Journal-Register on May 8, 2021.
This week, I am so very proud to announce…
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University of Illinois Springfield earned its first bid to the NCAA Division II national men's tennis tournament on Tuesday.
UIS was awarded the fifth seed in the Midwest Regional and will face…
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From the UIS COVID-19 Rapid Response Team
We are excited to announce that, in partnership with SHIELD Illinois, the UIS COVID-19 saliva testing site is now offering free tests to the public. A separate “community lane” has been…
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Hannah Meisel has made a handful of stops on her journalism journey since completing the Public Affairs Reporting program in 2014. But she’s never strayed too far from the Illinois political beat.
These days, audiences can find…
The University of Illinois Springfield’s Harry and Deborah Berman Sabbatical Award has been presented to Sharon Graf, professor in the Sociology/Anthropology department. She will receive $3,000 to support her research…
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From the COVID-19 Rapid Response Team
Good morning:
Below are some important updates regarding vaccination opportunities, testing requirements at UIS and clarification about the latest CDC guidelines for face coverings.
Vaccine…
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University of Illinois Springfield Interim Chancellor Karen Whitney, faculty and staff helped to plant the first of 1,000 donated Japanese maples on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 near the UIS Pond on campus.
The maples, along with…
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UIS Finishes the Season at Novice No More Tournament
SPRINGFIELD, IL (April 26, 2021) – The UIS Speech and Debate Team completed the 20-21 season by participating in the Novice No More Tournament hosted by Northeastern State University…