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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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Jan 23, 2024
UIS professors part of a grant focused on the history of anti-black terror in Illinois
The Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) awarded $30,000 to a new social innovation seed grant project this week. Provided by the University of Illinois System,…
Kristi Barnwell and Lilian Georgiou
Nov 17, 2023
UIS history major presents research at international conference
University of Illinois Springfield history major Lilian Georgiou recently presented her research at the Undergraduate Research Workshop hosted by the…
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Nov 10, 2023
Dr. Hinda Seif and Ph.D Student of UIC Liliana Macias Featured Their Project with Pilsen Latina Legacies
As part of the Chicago Monuments project, Pilsen Latina Legacies featured Chicanas of 18th Street for a community teach-in. Dr Hinda Seif identified…
15 new UIS faculty
Aug 18, 2023
University of Illinois Springfield announces 15 new faculty appointments
The University of Illinois Springfield has announced 15 new faculty appointments. Three faculty members will teach in the College of Business and Management;…
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Aug 02, 2023
Forbes names UIS’ bachelor’s degree in English a top online program for 2023
Forbes has named the University of Illinois Springfield’s bachelor’s degree in English a top online program for 2023. According to Forbes, UIS made the list…
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Jul 05, 2023
New UIS Institute for Race, Gender, Sexuality and Social Justice to serve as a community resource
The University of Illinois Springfield is establishing a new Institute for Race, Gender, Sexuality and Social Justice as part of the College of Liberal Arts…
Miriam L. Wallace
Jun 05, 2023
Miriam L. Wallace named the new dean of the UIS College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Miriam L. Wallace has been named the new dean of the University of Illinois Springfield College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS). She will serve as…