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May 12, 2026

UIS Innovate Springfield and SIU School of Medicine partner to expand area research
May 11, 2026

UIS Bloomberg lab connects high school students to careers
May 11, 2026

UIS releases list of 2026 graduates
May 10, 2026

UIS celebrates 55th annual commencement
May 06, 2026

UIS study shows Illinois split on Chicago Bears move
May 05, 2026

UIS honors faculty at 2026 Faculty Honors Celebration
Apr 20, 2026

UIS Good as Gold awards honor nearly 40 community volunteers, organizations and businesses
Apr 07, 2026

UIS exhibit “Up to Eleven” features graduating artists

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Apr 28, 2026

UIS to hold two commencement ceremonies May 9 in Springfield

Apr 22, 2026

David Meredith named UIS Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Retention Management

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

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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…

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Mar 30, 2026

UIS project focuses on radon risks and prevention in Sangamon County homes

A University of Illinois Springfield epidemiologist is leading a growing, community-engaged effort to reduce lung cancer risk in Sangamon…

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Feb 05, 2026

UIS professor uses visual storytelling to help students understand health, illness and caregiving

Can lessons from illustrated narratives apply to health care? At the University of Illinois Springfield, students are discovering that…

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Jan 12, 2026

UIS research finds employees with disabilities perform comparably to peers but face pay gaps

Siddharth K. Upadhyay, assistant professor in the College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield, is a co-…

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Jan 07, 2026

UIS professor’s research cited in California Supreme Court murder case involving gender bias

Research by University of Illinois Springfield Professor of Legal Studies Deborah Anthony was cited by the California Supreme Court in a…

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Dec 11, 2025

UIS study highlights risks facing Illinois CBD hemp farmers as new federal law creates uncertainty

A new peer-reviewed study led by University of Illinois Springfield Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Megan Styles, part of the…

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Dec 08, 2025

UIS researcher publishes two studies helping cities address heat, water and environmental equity

Kyle Blount, an assistant professor of ecohydrology in the University of Illinois Springfield’s Environmental Studies Program within the…

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Nov 19, 2025

Osprey bird population grows in Illinois with help from UIS professor

University of Illinois Springfield Associate Professor Tih-Fen Ting, director of the School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability and…

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Nov 04, 2025

UIS study finds diabetes drug’s vascular effects may help protect the heart

A new study from the University of Illinois Springfield College of Health, Science and Technology suggests that a common diabetes…

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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 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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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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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 10, 2026

Prairie Stars Fall Short Against Truman State Saturday Afternoon

Illinois Springfield women's basketball (5-10, 2-5 GLVC) fell to Truman State (8-7, 5-2 GLVC), 64-53, at Pershing Arena on Saturday afternoon despite forcing…

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Jan 09, 2026

UIS Women's Basketball Comes Up Short in 71-70 Loss at Quincy

The UIS women's basketball team dropped a hard-fought GLVC road contest, falling 71-70 to Quincy on Thursday night at Pepsi Arena. UIS (5-9, 2-4 GLVC) forced…

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Jan 09, 2026

Prairie Stars Defeat Quincy 91-60, Improve to 6-0 in GLVC Play

Illinois Springfield men's basketball (10-4, 6-0 GLVC) defeated Quincy (7-7, 2-4 GLVC) 91-60 on Thursday night at Pepsi Arena, pulling away in the second half…

Jan 08, 2026

2026 UIS Men's Golf Schedule Announced

Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars men's golf will compete in a challenging five-event spring schedule as the program continues its first year led by head…

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Jan 08, 2026

UIS Announces Jason Simontacchi as Guest Speaker for 2026 First Pitch Event

The Illinois Springfield baseball and softball programs are excited to announce that Jason Simontacchi, former Major League pitcher and professional coach,…

Jan 08, 2026

Prairie Stars Tennis Opens 2026 Season in January

The 2026 UIS tennis season is quickly approaching as the Prairie Stars prepare for their first spring under first-year head coach Henrique Leal. Both the men's…

UIS plans engineering technology degree launch for 2027

UIS opens Bloomberg trading lab for students

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