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Jun 08, 2026

Study links toxic waste sites to marginalized communities
Jun 04, 2026

Nikole Hannah-Jones to speak at UIS Juneteenth event
Jun 02, 2026

UIS professor fosters global partnerships in Mexico
May 29, 2026

UIS-produced Illinois State Fair video wins Silver Telly Award
May 22, 2026

UIS students help build home for family in Guatemala
May 20, 2026

UIS adds electric vehicle charging stations
May 18, 2026

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May 14, 2026

UIS joins the College Cost Transparency Initiative as a distinguished partner institution

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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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May 15, 2026

Progress continues on new $42.6M Library Commons at UIS

The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on May 15, 2026. University of Illinois Springfield students can expect…

May 12, 2026

UIS Baseball returns to NCAA postseason as regional host

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on May 12, 2026. The Illinois Springfield baseball team earned the No. 2 seed in the…

May 11, 2026

AI, water, and climate: Illinois’ policy fights explained - UIS PAR class of 2026

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on May 11, 2026. The UIS Public Affairs Reporting Program class of 2026 is nearing…

May 01, 2026

Sangamon Auditorium getting a second act with fall re-opening

The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on May 1, 2026. Even auditoriums get second acts. After being closed…

Apr 21, 2026

City of Springfield to create policing advisory board with UIS

The following story was published by WAND-TV on April 21, 2026. The City of Springfield is working with UIS researchers to create a…

Apr 06, 2026

Sangamon Experience announces new rural initiative

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on April 6, 2026. The Sangamon Experience at the University of Illinois Springfield…

Apr 02, 2026

Free radon test kits aim to cut lung cancer risk in Sangamon County

The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on April 2, 2026. A University of Illinois Springfield epidemiologist…

Mar 25, 2026

Parkland Board approves transfer agreement with UIS to boost student pathways

The following story was published by Chambana Today on March 25, 2026. Parkland College’s Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to approve…

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Jun 08, 2026

Study links toxic waste sites to marginalized communities

A new nationwide study led by a University of Illinois Springfield faculty member finds that people in lower-income communities and…

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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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Jun 04, 2026

Nikole Hannah-Jones to speak at UIS Juneteenth event

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Center for Lincoln Studies, in partnership with Juneteenth Inc., the Abraham Lincoln…

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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Athletics News

May 28, 2026

Five from UIS Softball Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

The 2026 Academic All-District Softball teams, selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC), recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined…

May 27, 2026

Illinois Springfield Finishes 10th in GLVC Commissioner’s Cup and All-Sports Trophy Standings

UIS finished 10th in both the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Commissioner's Cup and All-Sports Trophy standings for the 2025-26 season, as released by…

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May 27, 2026

UIS Baseball Places Four on ABCA/Rawlings All-Midwest Region Teams

Four student-athletes from the Illinois Springfield baseball program were named to the 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division II All-Midwest Region Teams, the…

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May 24, 2026

Miller-Ross Closes Historic Career at NCAA DII Outdoor Track & Field Championship

Senior distance runner Madelyn Miller-Ross brought her collegiate career to a close Saturday night on collegiate track…

May 22, 2026

UIS Student-Athletes Excel in Classroom with 3.62 Spring 2026 GPA

The UIS athletic department recorded a 3.62 cumulative GPA across its NCAA programs during the Spring 2026 semester. The strong team performances were…

May 20, 2026

UIS Women’s Basketball Announces Third Annual Golf Outing

The UIS Women's Basketball program is set to host its third annual golf outing this summer, bringing Prairie Star supporters together for a day on the course…

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