The University Illinois Springfield will offer in-state tuition to out-of-state students from the St. Louis and Quad Cities areas starting in Fall Semester 2024. The University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved the three-year pilot tuition program at its July 20 meeting in Chicago.

Are you a student from St. Louis or the Quad Cities dreaming of an affordable, top-quality education? Look no further! The University of Illinois Springfield has a fantastic opportunity just for you. UIS is offering in-state tuition to out-of-state students from your areas. We'll guide you through the application process, ensuring you don't miss out on this game-changing chance to make your academic dreams come true.

Help provide a warm welcome to new students this fall by filling out Welcome Cards. Stop by the Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center (Student Union 103) and pick up as many as you would like to complete. We have a goal of 200! Take them back to your office, or stop by and fill them out in the Student Union. Students have loved getting these the past two years, and we would love to have your help in making it happen again this year.

7.19.23

Dear Faculty and Staff —

I am pleased to share that Rob Kerr has been selected to serve as the inaugural Executive Director of Innovation and Opportunity. He will begin his appointment Aug. 1.

Robert Kerr of Springfield will lead the development of the new University of Illinois Springfield Innovation Center in downtown Springfield as executive director of innovation and opportunity. His appointment is effective Aug. 1, 2023. Kerr is a leader with more than 20 years of experience in economic development, innovation and entrepreneurship.