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May 21, 2026
Alumni Feature: Christopher Stevens
Christopher Stevens earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Illinois Springfield in 2021 after transferring from the University of…
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Apr 09, 2026
Is Going Back to School Worth It? What Working Adults Should Know
Thinking About Going Back to School? Here’s What You Should Know Have you been considering going back to school, but are hesitant how you would do it now…
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Mar 26, 2026
Alumni Feature: Rex Wyatt
Rex Wyatt, a proud UIS alum, earned their bachelor’s degree in social work in 2018. They then went on to earn a master of social work from the University of…
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Feb 12, 2026
Study Tips
Learning how to best study for exams is a trial-and-error task. Some people just take notes and are good to go for whenever the exam is and others, like me,…
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Feb 05, 2026
UIS professor uses visual storytelling to help students understand health, illness and caregiving
Can lessons from illustrated narratives apply to health care? At the University of Illinois Springfield, students are discovering that stories told through…
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Jan 29, 2026
UIS announces Fall Semester 2025 Dean’s List
The University of Illinois Springfield has released the names of the 730 students who made the Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2025.A total of 121…
Jan 10, 2026
UIS Library Commons Groundbreaking
The University of Illinois Springfield celebrated a major milestone with the groundbreaking of the new Library Commons on Sept. 19, 2025. This $42.5…
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May 09, 2025
Spring 2025 Newsletter
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Newsletter for Alums Spring 2025 In this issue: Class News Alum Spotlight Social Media…