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UIS senior Melissa Van has been selected as a 2019 Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Van received the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award, which is presented each year to one outstanding graduating…
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The U of I Board of Trustees Executive Committee approved a one-year moratorium on standardized test score entrance requirements because large numbers of high school students have not been able to take standardized tests…
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A $100,000 gift to the UIS College of Business and Management will support the creation of several initiatives and market-relevant programs that will provide students with dynamic educational opportunities. The gift from…
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Downtown Springfield business incubator Innovate Springfield has become part of UIS under an agreement aimed at expanding economic growth, entrepreneurship opportunities and social progress in the capital city. Innovate…
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Join fellow alumni and friends at the 2019 Alumni Gala on Friday, February 22 as we celebrate and honor two exceptional individuals.
Randall F. Dunn | Alumni Achievement Award
Alumnus Randall F. Dunn…
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The Graduate Public Service Internship Program (GPSI) is expanding to offer paid graduate student internships with state government agencies in the greater Chicago-area. Starting in August 2020, admitted students will…
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Douglas Hamilton, ’12 LAS is the Managing Director of Artificial Intelligence at Nasdaq Inc. He’s worked as a software developer helping to launch a new DMV CRM system for the State of Arkansas and worked on an advanced analytics…
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Bethany Bilyeu, Executive Director of Student Support Services at UIS, reflects on the University’s COVID-19 response this past year. She shares how on-site saliva testing allowed the U of I System to use a data-drive…
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The new UIS Center for Lincoln Studies is an exciting priority of the Reaching Stellar Campaign – and donors have already begun voicing their approval for the initiative through their gifts. Among them is…
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Jeromè Holston MPA ’13 is the statewide director for the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois. He says the MPA program exposed him to “a diverse group of students and community leaders who are champions of change.” Being…
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Chancellor Susan J. Koch’s monthly column discusses how pursuing a graduate credential can advance one’s career and personal growth. “The graduate education experience can build new skill sets and accelerate both…
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Nearly 900 students returned to campus for the start of fall classes during Move-In Week, held August 17-21. All students were required to pre-register for a move-in time slot in order to reduce congestion and support…
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