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Dec 11, 2025
UIS study highlights risks facing Illinois CBD hemp farmers as new federal law creates uncertainty
A new peer-reviewed study led by University of Illinois Springfield Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Megan Styles, part of the College of Health,…
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Dec 08, 2025
UIS researcher publishes two studies helping cities address heat, water and environmental equity
Kyle Blount, an assistant professor of ecohydrology in the University of Illinois Springfield’s Environmental Studies Program within the College of Health,…
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Nov 04, 2025
UIS study finds diabetes drug’s vascular effects may help protect the heart
A new study from the University of Illinois Springfield College of Health, Science and Technology suggests that a common diabetes medication may do more than…
IBM Tour demonstrating IBM Z program and it's career opportunities at UIS North Ballroom , IBM Z AI Laptops "Say hi to more on-prem AI"
Sep 18, 2025
IBM Brings Mainframe Technology and Career Opportunities to UIS Campus
IBM Brings Mainframe Technology and Career Opportunities to UIS Campus The IBM University Tour showcased cutting-edge mainframe technologies and career…
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Sep 17, 2025
UIS College of Health, Science, and Technology Unveils Five-Year Vision and Strategic Framework
UIS College of Health, Science, and Technology Unveils Five-Year Vision and Strategic Framework At last week’s All-College meeting, the University of…
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Jul 01, 2025
AI curriculum Development for K-12
Key findings or impacts Developed a one week summer camp curriculum on AI Foundation of autonomous vehicles for K9-12 and implemented it at UIS and ISU…
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Jun 26, 2025
Application of Protein Language Models to low-N engineering of binder to Metalloproteinase (MP) family of enzymes
Methods & Key Findings : Metalloproteinases (MPs), a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases, include matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and a…
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Jun 25, 2025
UIS Master of Public Health program honored with Program of Excellence Award
The University of Illinois Springfield’s Master of Public Health Program has been honored with the Public Health Program of Excellence Award from the Illinois…
Jun 17, 2025
UIS Professor Offers Simple, Accurate Way to Predict Urban Heat at Street Level...
A team of researchers has developed a straightforward yet powerful method to predict how hot it feels on city streets, offering a new tool to…
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Apr 24, 2025
Why I love UIS - And Why You Will Too!
Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. At the University of Illinois Springfield, students consistently say they’ve found the…
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Nov 12, 2024
UIS researchers partner with the SIU School of Medicine to study how cancer spreads
Scientists at the University of Illinois Springfield and Southern Illinois University School of Medicine are teaming up to investigate how certain cells in…
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Jul 30, 2024
UIS to offer four new medical laboratory science certificates to meet local health care needs
The University of Illinois Springfield will offer four new medical laboratory science (MLS) certificates starting in August to address the critical shortage…
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Jul 02, 2024
UIS announces Spring Semester 2024 Dean’s List
The University of Illinois Springfield has released the names of the 698 students who made the Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2024. A total of 104…
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Apr 12, 2024
UIS and the City of Springfield to host an inaugural Earth Month nature scavenger hunt
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield, in partnership with the City of Springfield, will host an inaugural UIS Nature Scavenger Hunt. The scavenger…
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Mar 02, 2024
The Future of Work: Leveraging Human Potential with AI
In today's rapidly evolving workplace, the synergy between artificial intelligence (AI) and human creativity marks a new era of innovation and efficiency.…
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Feb 27, 2024
UIS announces Fall Semester 2023 Dean’s List
The University of Illinois Springfield has released the names of the 681 students who made the Dean’s List for Fall Semester 2023. A total of 99 students…
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Feb 17, 2024
Navigating Change: Security and Adaptation in the Digital Age
One of the most crucial steps in developing a digital mindset is rethinking our approach to security. Unlike traditional, static defenses, digital security in…
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Feb 11, 2024
Computation: Understanding Data in a Digital World
Today, mastery of data analytics and organizational health are the backbone of strategic advantage. This week’s journey into the heart of data analytics…
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Feb 03, 2024
Embracing Collaboration in the Digital Era
Have you ever caught yourself saying "please" to ChatGPT or yelling at Alexa? Stop right there—do you need a reminder that they are mere machines? This…
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Jan 27, 2024
Embracing a Digital Mindset @ CHST
Laying the Foundation for an Increasingly Digital Future: CHST's Commitment to UIS & the Community As the interim Dean of the UIS College of Health,…