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Dr. David Bertaina smiling.
Nov 19, 2024
Meet The Faculty: Dr. David Bertaina
Meet The Faculty: David Bertaina Welcome to our series of news stories about our faculty. Throughout the year, you'll get to learn about their interests...
John Linville is pictured with six UIS students during a study abroad trip to Ashikaga, Japan in 2024. Those pictured are standing in front of a statue.
Oct 22, 2024
UIS History Alumni Focus: John Linville
John Linville is a UIS alum who graduated with a B.A. in History in 2013. During the study abroad trip to Ashikaga, Japan in the Summer of 2024, led by Dr....
A student takes a photo of a historical artifact.
Oct 14, 2024
UIS to host fourth public History Harvest focused on work and business memorabilia
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield History Department invites the public to participate in the 2024 History Harvest, themed “Making a Living.”...
Heather Bailey
Sep 30, 2024
UIS Professor Heather Bailey named the 2024 University Scholar
Heather Bailey, a professor of history at the University of Illinois Springfield, has been named University Scholar for 2024. This prestigious award, the...
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Sep 11, 2024
Meet the Faculty: Dr. Holly Kent
Meet the Faculty: Dr. Holly Kent Welcome to our series of news stories about our faculty. Throughout the year, you'll get to learn about their interests...
Dr. Kristi Barnwell smiling as she holds a copy of her new book.
Jun 06, 2024
Dr. Barnwell Book Release!
The Formation of the UAE: State Building and Arab Nationalism in the Middle East, written by UIS’ Dr. Kristi Barnwell, was released on April 4th, 2024!...
Profile photo of Connor Krater, a smiling young white man wearing a blue and gray argyle sweater.
Jun 03, 2024
MA Alumnus Receives 2023 UIS Outstanding MA Thesis Award
Connor Krater (MA 2023) was awarded the Outstanding Thesis Award at the 2024 Student Technology, Arts & Research Symposium (STARS), for his thesis “...
A black and white photo showing a house on top of a hill with two children, one with Rickets, walking towards the camera.
Mar 07, 2024
UIS emerita professor’s book on “Rickets, Race and Reproduction” published posthumously
A new book, “Rickets, Race and Reproduction: Contracted Pelvis and the American Way of Birth,” authored by University of Illinois Springfield Emerita...