The following story was reported by WICS-TV 20 on June 24, 2024.

"The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS)is partnering with Springfield Schools District 186 to establish the UIS Restorative Schools Network.

Officials say this initiative will involve nine schools, focusing on improving school environments through restorative practices, which emphasize building relationships and resolving conflicts within the school community."

The following column written by Celest Weuve, director of the UIS School of Health Sciences and associate professor of athletic training, was published by The State Journal-Register on June 14, 2024.

"The University of Illinois Springfield is helping to address the workforce needs of health care institutions in central Illinois and beyond through an innovative nursing partnership, athletic training and exercise science programs.

The following column was written by Beth Hatt, director of the UIS School of Education, and was published by the Illinois Times on June 13, 2024.

The following story was published by WTAX/Capitol City Now on June 12, 2024.

"Some students at the University of Illinois Springfield will soon be spending less on textbooks. UIS has been awarded a $102,668 Open Education Resources grant from the Illinois Secretary of State that aims to reduce students’ need to purchase textbooks by promoting the use of free learning materials.

The story was published by WCIA-TV 3 on June 5, 2024.

"The University of Illinois Springfield Center for Lincoln Studies is holding two events later this month teaching the historical significance of Juneteenth and the struggle for Black citizenship in the state.

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the anniversary of enslaved African Americans in Texas hearing the news of their emancipation."