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Apr 07, 2026

UIS exhibit “Up to Eleven” features graduating artists
Apr 06, 2026

Sangamon Experience launches rural initiative, inviting historical societies and teachers to apply
Mar 30, 2026

UIS project focuses on radon risks and prevention in Sangamon County homes
Mar 26, 2026

UIS expands transfer pathway with Parkland College
Mar 26, 2026

UIS Theatre to present six performances of “Circle Mirror Transformation”
Mar 17, 2026

UIS plans engineering technology degree launch for 2027
Mar 16, 2026

UIS announces 2026 class of Promising Prairie Stars
Mar 13, 2026

UIS supports new Springfield Minority Business Institute
Mar 11, 2026

UIS employees honored during awards ceremony
Mar 10, 2026

UIS students win Outstanding Large Delegation award at MIG

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Mar 26, 2026

UIS Chancellor’s Thinkers Series to feature former Congresswoman Cheri Callahan Bustos

Nov 17, 2025

Experts to discuss lessons learned from the 2025 elections during a UIS virtual panel discussion

Oct 17, 2025

Experts to discuss impact of 2025 government shutdown at UIS panel

Mar 17, 2025

Wayne Davenport appointed UIS associate vice chancellor for development

Mar 06, 2025

Jan 28, 2025

Innovate Springfield to host February events featuring serial entrepreneur Paul Magelli

Jan 27, 2025

The UIS Visual Arts Gallery presents a solo exhibit and lecture by artist Moises Salazar Tlatenchi

Jan 23, 2025

UIS to host five ECCE Speaker Series events

Dec 18, 2024

UIS names Drew Schlosser assistant vice chancellor for human resources

Dec 17, 2024

Miriam Wallace elected to serve on the Modern Language Association executive council

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Mar 12, 2026

Illinois Innocence Project marks 25 years of seeking justice

The following column was published on the Illinois Times website on March 11, 2026. By Stephanie Kamel, director of the Illinois…

Mar 04, 2026

UIS standout named National Player of the Week

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on March 4, 2026. Kennedy Osterman of UIS Women's Basketball capped her collegiate…

Feb 26, 2026

New lab at UIS preparing students for careers in finance, analytics

The following story was published by WCIA-TV on Feb. 26, 2026. The University of Illinois Springfield unveiled a new lab on Thursday…

Feb 12, 2026

UIS Softball makes home stand at the Scheels Sports Park

The following story was published by Capitol City Now/WTAX Radio on Feb. 12, 2026. The University of Illinois Springfield’s softball…

Feb 10, 2026

The UIS Performing Arts Center's Sangamon Auditorium to reopen this fall with a new look

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on Feb. 10, 2026. The University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center …

Feb 04, 2026

UIS introduces women's flag football coach

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on Feb. 4, 2026. UIS Athletics has announced the hiring of Colin Wood as the first…

Jan 31, 2026

The Rice Effect: UIS’ Standout Siblings

The following story was published by FOX Illinois on Jan. 31, 2026. UIS basketball will forever have the Rice name imprinted on the…

Jan 27, 2026

UIS research highlights stakes for Illinois farmers amid changing hemp regulations

The following story was published by the Illinois Times on Jan. 27, 2026. Megan Styles: In November 2025, President Trump signed…

Jan 23, 2026

UIS hosts MLK Day of Service assembly pop-up event

The following story was published by WCIA-TV on Jan. 23, 2026. The University of Illinois Springfield hosted an event honoring Martin…

Jan 21, 2026

UIS offers free tax return help for community

The following story was published by WAND-TV on Jan. 21, 2026. The University of Illinois Springfield is offering free tax preparation…

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Apr 07, 2026

UIS exhibit “Up to Eleven” features graduating artists

The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Program is proud to present “Up to Eleven,” an exhibition featuring artworks by senior…

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Mar 26, 2026

UIS Chancellor’s Thinkers Series to feature former Congresswoman Cheri Callahan Bustos

The April 7 Chancellor’s Thinkers Series event featuring former Congresswoman Cheri Callahan Bustos has been postponed and rescheduled for…

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Mar 26, 2026

UIS Theatre to present six performances of “Circle Mirror Transformation”

The University of Illinois Springfield Theatre Program will present six performances of “Circle Mirror Transformation” by Annie Baker.…

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Feb 20, 2026

Experts to preview key 2026 primary races in UIS webinar

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield invites the public to a virtual lunch-hour webinar, “Before the Ballots are Cast: Previewing…

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Feb 18, 2026

UIS Friday Night Star Parties return this spring

The University of Illinois Springfield’s popular Star Parties will be held from 8 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 27 and March 27, weather permitting,…

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Feb 16, 2026

UIS presents exhibition by sculptor and artist Rita Grendze

The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to announce “Belly,” a solo exhibition by artist Rita Grendze. The…

Jan 23, 2026

UIS to host five ECCE Speaker Series events

The University of Illinois Springfield will host five Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) Speaker Series events during the spring…

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Jan 15, 2026

Businesses and organizations are invited to take part in the UIS Career Connections Expo

Businesses and organizations are encouraged to register for the Career Connections Expo at the University of Illinois Springfield. The…

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Jan 08, 2026

UIS Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon helps host Fulton-Mason Eagle Day Feb. 7

The annual Fulton-Mason Eagle Day, hosted by the University of Illinois Springfield Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon and other…

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Jan 07, 2026

UIS Visual Arts Gallery presents Trinidad-born artist Sherwin Ovid in a solo exhibition and lecture series

The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present “What is the Poesis of Dis-Possession? Cartographies of…

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Feb 25, 2025

UIS Softball Falls Short in Doubleheader Against Findlay

The UIS softball team battled hard in a doubleheader against Findlay on Monday in Westfield, Ind., but the Prairie Stars ultimately fell short in both games…

Jan 21, 2025

Michels Named to CSC Academic All-District Team

UIS senior Carly Michels has been named to the 2024 Academic All-District® Volleyball Team, selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC). The award…

UIS opens Bloomberg trading lab for students

UIS online bachelor’s programs ranked among the best in the country

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