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Find all the latest UIS News on our top-performing students, faculty, and staff.

  • May 17, 2022
    UIS releases complete list of 2022 graduates
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  • May 15, 2022
    Students celebrate graduation during the 51st annual UIS Commencement ceremonies
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  • Apr 26, 2022
    UIS Good as Gold Ceremony honors more than 40 local volunteers, businesses and organizations
    Diane Rutledge wins award
  • Apr 19, 2022
    Janet L. Gooch introduced as the new UIS Chancellor
    President Tim Killeen introduces Chancellor Janet Gooch
  • Apr 14, 2022
    UIS honors alumna and former Springfield Mayor Karen Hasara for outstanding advocate leadership
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  • Apr 13, 2022
    UIS to host Health and Safety Fair
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  • Apr 11, 2022
    Registration is now underway for more than 200 summer courses at UIS
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  • Apr 11, 2022
    UIS webinar series to explore the conflict in Ukraine “The Economics of the Crisis”
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  • Apr 07, 2022
    UIS is working to support students at Lincoln College and Lincoln Christian University
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  • Apr 06, 2022
    UIS partners with the UIC School of Law to help students earn their law degree faster
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May 17, 2022
UIS webinar series to explore the conflict in Ukraine “Human Rights, Law and the International Community”
May 03, 2022
UIS to hold two commencement ceremonies in downtown Springfield on May 14
Apr 30, 2022
UIS, Faculty Union reach tentative agreement on four-year contract
Apr 25, 2022
UIS’ Sangamon Experience to host “Sangamo Country: 200 Years of Sangamon County” film premiere
Apr 12, 2022
UIS Visual Arts senior group exhibition “OVER/LOOK” considers the past and looks to the future
Feb 16, 2022
UIS and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Speaker Series to discuss “Creating an Equitable and Inclusive Health Care System in Illinois”
Feb 03, 2022
The UIS Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present “The Most Known Unknown,” an exhibition by St. Louis-based collaborative WORK/PLAY
Feb 02, 2022
UIS cancels on-ground classes for Thursday, Feb. 3 due to inclement weather
Feb 01, 2022
UIS cancels on-ground classes for Wednesday, Feb. 2 due to inclement weather
Jan 20, 2022
UIS co-hosts discussion on ways to improve learning conditions for K-12 students disproportionally affected by exclusionary discipline practices
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May 17, 2022
UIS webinar series to explore the conflict in Ukraine “Human Rights, Law and the International Community”
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield will host a webinar panel discussion on human rights violations, legal recourses for victims…
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Apr 25, 2022
UIS’ Sangamon Experience to host “Sangamo Country: 200 Years of Sangamon County” film premiere
WHAT: Sangamon Experience at the University of Illinois Springfield will premiere the original documentary, “Sangamo Country: 200 Years of…
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Apr 21, 2022
Join us May 4 for 'The State of Statehouse Reporting'
A report released earlier this month by the Pew Research Center details the number of journalists who cover America's statehouses,…
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Apr 13, 2022
UIS to host Health and Safety Fair
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Campus Recreation Department will host the annual Health and Safety Fair. This year’s theme…
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Apr 12, 2022
UIS Visual Arts senior group exhibition “OVER/LOOK” considers the past and looks to the future
The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery presents “OVER/LOOK,” a mixed media exhibition of works by graduating seniors…
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Apr 11, 2022
UIS webinar series to explore the conflict in Ukraine “The Economics of the Crisis”
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield will host a webinar panel discussion and Q&A with faculty experts discussing the economic…
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Apr 04, 2022
UIS to hold four academic summer camps for middle and high school students
University of Illinois Springfield Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) will offer four academic summer camps for middle and high…
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Mar 29, 2022
UIS and Community Health Roundtable to host a webinar on the after effects of the pandemic
The University of Illinois Springfield Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Community Health Roundtable will host a free virtual…
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Mar 09, 2022
UIS Visual Arts Gallery presents “Midway,” a survey of works by Chicago-based artist Ann Toebbe
The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present “Midway,” a survey of works that span the last ten years…
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Feb 28, 2022
UIS’ Sangamon Experience to host “Women’s History Month: Community Trailblazers” livestream series
Sangamon Experience at the University of Illinois Springfield will present five livestreamed historical discussions at 6 p.m. every…

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May 17, 2022
GLVC Tournament champions UIS baseball earns No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament Midwest Region
No. 7 the University of Illinois Springfield baseball team woke up Great Lakes Valley Conference champions Monday morning and now turn…
May 17, 2022
University of Illinois Springfield commencement has no shortage of meaning for many
For the 650 students who walked across the stage at the BOS Center Saturday to receive a diploma from the University of Illinois…
May 10, 2022
UIS Police donate body armor to Ukraine
University of Illinois Springfield Police officers are helping people in Ukraine. In a social media post, officials said they are…
May 05, 2022
UIS students meet animals to relieve finals week stress
University of Illinois Springfield students had the chance to pet miniature horses and therapy dogs as a way to reduce stress leading into…
May 04, 2022
UIS announces May commencement plans
The University of Illinois Springfield announced plans for two commencement ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, May 14.  Commencement is…
May 02, 2022
UIS, faculty reach tentative contract agreement
In a joint statement from the University of Illinois Springfield Administration and the UIS United Faculty parties say, “The University…
May 02, 2022
Meet Jade Anderson, Leadership Lived student worker
Jade Anderson is a student at the University of Illinois Springfield. During the 2022 spring semester, she has worked with the Community…
Apr 25, 2022
UIS softball credits success to camaraderie among team
This year the University of Illinois Springfield softball team made each game played count. The Prairie Stars are having a remarkable…
Apr 23, 2022
UIS holds annual Springfest
One of the longest traditions is back at the University of Illinois Springfield. Springfest is planned by multiple student…
Apr 20, 2022
Event to celebrate Japanese maples donation scheduled for April 30 at UIS
Gale Myers is the owner of Davidsan’s Japanese Maples. She is retiring and has closed the business which owns thousands of Japanese maple…

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