The following column was published by the Illinois Times on April 7, 2025. The column is written by Anne-Marie Hanson, Ph.D., associate dean of the UIS College of Health, Science and Technology, and Jessica Flynn, Ed.D., director of the UIS Office of Engaged Learning.
"The 2025 Student Technology, Arts and Research Symposium (STARS) at the University of Illinois Springfield will take place April 10 and 11. This annual event will showcase the exceptional talents and scholarly achievements of our undergraduate and graduate students. It provides a dynamic platform for students from all academic disciplines to present their research and creative works, bringing together students, faculty and the broader community to celebrate their accomplishments."