Newsroom
Top News
UIS student newspaper staff wins awards from the Illinois College Press Association
The Journal, the student newspaper at the University of Illinois Springfield, won six awards in an annual Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) competition judged by professional journalists throughout the state. Awards were presented at the annual ICPA convention, held Feb. 20 and 21 in Chicago. Entries from Spring Semester 2014 and Fall Semester 2014 were recognized. Receiving honorable...
Video Spotlight
Leadership lived: Janell Mathus
Janell Mathus is thankful for the mentors she had growing up. Now, the Clinical Laboratory Science major is giving back at the University of Illinois Springfield. She volunteers several hours each week mentoring middle school students through the 4H program. She also mentors fellow college students as part of the Necessary Steps Program and is a member of the Kinky & Curly Natural Hair Empowerment Club and Legacy Dance Team. Following graduation, she hopes to attend medical school and one day become a researcher in the field.
Leadership lived
It’s the University of Illinois Springfield’s declaration to the world about who we are. It’s our reputation, a promise built on core strengths we can demonstrate. It’s also what makes us unique.
Leadership lived: Janell Mathus
Leadership lived: Daniel Aguilar
Leadership lived: RJ Swartz
Leadership lived: Vanessa Pratt
Leadership lived: Peyton Bernot
Resources
Publications
Faculty/Staff
Contact
The Office of Campus Relations is the primary source of information for and about the campus, and the primary channel of communication between the campus and the public.
The office is responsible for news, information and media relations and the maintenance of files of FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests.
- Information on the Freedom of Information Act process, please go to www.uillinois.edu/foia
- Submit FOIA requests to foia@uillinois.edu
In addition, the office works closely with the chancellor regarding public and media relations.
Staff
Derek Schnapp
Director of Public Relations
dschn3@uis.edu
Michelle Green
Director of Marketing
Green.Michelle@uis.edu
Blake Wood
Assistant Director of Public Relations
bwood8@uis.edu