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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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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
Gregg “Bagel” Johnson appointed dean of the UIS College of Public Affairs and Education
Gregg “Bagel” Johnson has been appointed dean of the University of Illinois Springfield College of Public Affairs and Education (CPAE), pending final approval…
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Jan 07, 2026
UIS professor’s research cited in California Supreme Court murder case involving gender bias
Research by University of Illinois Springfield Professor of Legal Studies Deborah Anthony was cited by the California Supreme Court in a 2025 decision that…
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Oct 21, 2025
UIS expands academic offerings with new legal studies pathway and public leadership minor
The University of Illinois Springfield is expanding its academic programs to better serve students and meet workforce needs by enhancing its Bachelor of Arts…
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Sep 05, 2025
Alumni Feature: Dana Goodrum
Dana Goodrum Business Optimization Consultant at Illuminative Strategies, Inc. B.A. Political Science, 2005 M.P.A. & Graduate Certificate in…