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Spring is a very special time of year as family, friends and the UIS community traditionally gather to congratulate and celebrate the outstanding achievement of students transforming themselves into graduates and alumni. Commencement…
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Springfield-native Bruce Sommer has been named UIS’ new Director of Economic Development and Innovation. He will serve as the lead facilitator in efforts to spur local business growth in the Springfield area as a hub of the…
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Two faculty members recently helped to organize a National Science Foundation-sponsored workshop on Urban Sustainability, with a focus on water, energy and climate change. The workshop brought together more than 130…
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We asked alumni to share their QuaranTEAM stories. Shout out to Brian Su, ’96 MPA who tells us how he’s been supporting his community. “We have been busy the last two weeks collecting and donating disposable face masks. So…
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The UIS 50th Anniversary brings together all of our history in this month’s State Journal-Register column. Founding faculty member Dr. Larry Golden and alumna Karen Hasara share insights about what…
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The baseball team (47-9) had a 29-game winning streak, won the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) regular-season title, earned its first ever Division II regional wins and hit a new school-record with 47 wins. The …
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Chancellor Susan Koch shares how, with the mentorship of faculty, UIS students are acquiring excellent communication, critical thinking and “art of persuasion” skills, which prepare them for success in a high-tech world. Read…
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Freshman enrollment at UIS grew by more than 18 percent according to Fall Semester 2019 census numbers. The total number of first-year students stands at 373, compared to 316 last fall semester, making it the largest incoming…
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In her final SJR column, Chancellor Susan Koch reflects on the fortunate opportunities realized during her tenure as UIS Chancellor. She also has a farewell video to share with you. Her new title of Chancellor…
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Karen M. Whitney’s appointment as UIS Interim Chancellor is to be extended by one year. Whitney, a nationally recognized higher education leader, has served as interim chancellor since June 2020 and will continue in that…
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Cole Taylor signed with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, becoming the first-ever player in Prairie Stars history to join a Major League Baseball organization. Taylor says, “It’s definitely a dream come true that I…
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Dr. Betsy Goulet ’83 EHS, MA ’92 EHS, DPA ’14 PAA has fought for child protection and welfare for over 30 years. Before joining UIS Public Adminstration Faculty, Betsy was the founding director of the Sangamon County Child…
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