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May 17, 2022

UIS releases complete list of 2022 graduates
May 15, 2022

Students celebrate graduation during the 51st annual UIS Commencement ceremonies
Apr 26, 2022

UIS Good as Gold Ceremony honors more than 40 local volunteers, businesses and organizations
Apr 19, 2022

Janet L. Gooch introduced as the new UIS Chancellor
Apr 14, 2022

UIS honors alumna and former Springfield Mayor Karen Hasara for outstanding advocate leadership
Apr 13, 2022

UIS to host Health and Safety Fair
Apr 11, 2022

Registration is now underway for more than 200 summer courses at UIS
Apr 11, 2022

UIS webinar series to explore the conflict in Ukraine “The Economics of the Crisis”
Apr 07, 2022

UIS is working to support students at Lincoln College and Lincoln Christian University
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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

UIS In the News

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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