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Horace Mann building in downtown Springfield at sunset, with trees and sidewalks in the foreground.

Jul 02, 2025

UIS Innovation Center leasing space at Horace Mann to grow programs that support economic development

Six men stand smiling outside a courthouse, some raising fists. Left to right: Daniel Rodriguez, Fernando Gomez, Michael McCastle, Gregorio Cardona, Robert Cardona, Lowell Higgins-Bey.

Jul 01, 2025

UIS Illinois Innocence Project secures exoneration of six men after 124 years of wrongful imprisonment

Isabel Skinner

Jul 01, 2025

UIS study shows political messages affect refugee policy support

Lenore Killam and Brian Chen hold a Public Health Program of Excellence Award from the Illinois Public Health Association.

Jun 25, 2025

UIS Master of Public Health program honored with Program of Excellence Award

Students laugh and talk in a classroom setting with laptops on desks and a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere.

Jun 18, 2025

UIS announces Spring Semester 2025 Dean’s List

A group of UIS students and local residents stand in front of a newly built home during a service trip in Guatemala.

Jun 13, 2025

UIS service trip to Guatemala builds lasting impact for students and local community

Student smiling while working on a laptop at a table with a tumbler, colorful art hanging on the wall behind her.

Jun 10, 2025

UIS launches online graduate marketing certificates in partnership with Risepoint

Dan Duster

Jun 09, 2025

Great-grandson of civil rights icon Ida B. Wells to speak at Juneteenth event

Jill Wilberg

Jun 04, 2025

Jill Wilberg named vice chancellor for finance and administration at UIS

Two graduates in black caps and gowns celebrate on stage by raising their diplomas triumphantly, smiling as they stand side by side. Behind them, faculty members in academic regalia sit in rows and a large screen displays a projection of the moment above them.

May 13, 2025

UIS celebrates 54th annual commencement with more than 1,000 graduates