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Jessica Joyner
Jessica Joyner
Hometown: Decatur, Illinois Major: Human Development Counseling Future Plans: Work as a middle school counselor in a public school district Jessica Joyner chose the University of Illinois Springfield because of the “amazing”…
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UIS to resume in-person instruction, while reducing non-essential activities starting Nov. 12
UIS to resume in-person instruction, while reducing non-essential activities starting Nov. 12
The following message was sent to UIS students, faculty and staff on Nov. 11, 2020. Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff: Thanks again to everyone for their flexibility as we adapt to the constantly evolving nature of the COVID-19…
UIS announces two-day “pause” in on-campus classes and activities due to COVID-19
UIS announces two-day “pause” in on-campus classes and activities due to COVID-19
The following message was sent to UIS students, faculty and staff on Nov. 10, 2020. Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff: I share with you the unfortunate news that we had 15 individuals test positive for COVID-19 yesterday,…
Visual Arts Gallery Silent Auction and Benefit Exhibition
Visual Arts Gallery Silent Auction and Benefit Exhibition
The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery Silent Auction and Benefit is moving online for 2020. The Silent Auction and Benefit, featuring original works of art donated by local and regional artists, will launch…
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Four tips to help you become a successful online student
Burris Places 4th in Poetry
Burris Places 4th in Poetry SPRINGFIELD, IL (November 9, 2020) – The UIS Speech and Debate Team competed in the Mustang Invitational, a virtual tournament hosted by San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, CA. Senior Sarah Burris…
UIS Theatre to live stream performances of John Patrick Shanley’s “Rogues’ Gallery”
UIS Theatre to live stream performances of John Patrick Shanley’s “Rogues’ Gallery”
The University of Illinois Springfield’s Theatre Program is proving that the show must go on, even during a pandemic, by live streaming six performances of John Patrick Shanley’s “Rogues’ Gallery” for free online. Live streamed…
UIS announces Spring 2021 schedule update due to COVID-19
UIS announces Spring 2021 schedule update due to COVID-19
The following update to the University of Illinois Springfield Spring Semester 2021 schedule, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, was emailed to the UIS community on Nov. 4, 2020.UIS Community: On Friday, Chancellor Whitney…
UIS student Kodi Smith honored with the Student Laureate Award from the Lincoln Academy of Illinois
UIS student Kodi Smith honored with the Student Laureate Award from the Lincoln Academy of Illinois
Kodi Smith of Taylorville has been selected as the University of Illinois Springfield student recipient of the Student Laureate Award from the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Only one UIS student is honored with the…
Current and prospective UIS students can continue to work toward goals over the holidays with accelerated courses
Current and prospective UIS students can continue to work toward goals over the holidays with accelerated courses
University of Illinois Springfield will offer 19 accelerated online and blended courses over the holiday break for prospective and current students. Most classes will begin Monday, Dec. 14, and will conclude mid-January. "We…
Four tips to help you become a successful online student
Four tips to help you become a successful online student
Four tips to help you become a successful online student
Carl Burts
Hometown: Rantoul, IllinoisMajor: Business AdministrationFuture Plans: Earn a master’s degree Carl Burts chose the University of Illinois Springfield because of “what the school had to offer to help me grow as a person,” he said. On…
UIS raises $5 million as Reaching Stellar cruises toward fundraising campaign goal
UIS raises $5 million as Reaching Stellar cruises toward fundraising campaign goal
The University of Illinois Springfield Reaching Stellar fundraising campaign made great strides during the past fiscal year. UIS secured approximately $5 million in gifts during fiscal year 2020, which ran from July 1,…
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