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Senior Hailey Hollinshead and Associate Professor Layne Morsch met with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and others to discuss the Open Textbook Pilot program. The pilot is a $10 million federally funded competitive grant…
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Online bachelor’s degree programs have been ranked 33rd best in the country (out of 353 institutions) for a second year in a row by U.S. News and World Report. The 2020 ranking put UIS among the top 10 percent …
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How things have changed…and stayed the same. While the buildings and spots around campus may have changed over the years, the dedication of students has remained. Enjoy a “Then and Now” pictorial showing student study…
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Following nearly two and a half years of budget impasse, it is critical that our legislators hear from you about the importance of supporting higher education and the University of Illinois. Alumni, students, Illinois Connection…
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The Honorable Cheri Bustos MA ’85 LAS is in her fourth term representing the 17th congressional district of Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives. She’s a former journalist and healthcare professional whose…
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Sheri Hall MA ’16 EHS is the Head of School at Vail Christian Academy in Edwards, CO. She taught third grade at Springfield Christian School for seven years, and served as the K-8 Principal for another ten years. Sheri’s…
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The UIS Child Protection Training Academy, developed in partnership with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, will be replicated through a new partnership with the Southern Illinois University School of…
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Ten years after her book on Mulan was first published, English Professor Lan Dong, Ph.D. continues to be sought out for her expertise on the subject. Disney’s live-action film, Mulan, has reignited national interest…
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The Samuel K. Gove Illinois Legislative Internship Hall of Fame at UIS recently honored four individuals who served as legislative interns at the state capitol. Mark Denzler, Marcilene Dutton, DeShana L.…
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Enrollment this fall across the University of Illinois System grew to a record high for the seventh straight year, increasing 3.8 percent to nearly 89,000 students. Combined enrollment at the system’s universities in…
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The Illinois Innovation Network, a group of hubs across the state that aims to boost Illinois’ economy through entrepreneurship, research and workforce development, has added nine new members, including all of Illinois’…
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) signed into law March 27 introduced measures to support individuals with student loans (among others). For most federal student loan borrowers, the CARES Act…
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