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Aug 03, 2026

UIS selected to write 1908 race riot exhibit
Jul 31, 2026

UIS co-hosts Perseid meteor shower star party
Jul 28, 2026

UIS explores academic partnerships in Vietnam
Jul 22, 2026

UIS students explore conservation, culture in the Brazilian Amazon
Jul 21, 2026

Sangamon Experience preserves Scott County history through digitization
Jul 20, 2026

UIS ecologist's new book offers a playbook for restoring the planet
Jul 14, 2026

UIS Police honor officers, telecommunicator for life-saving actions and service
Jul 07, 2026

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Aug 06, 2026

UIS co-hosts international AI video competition for high school students

Aug 03, 2026

UIS Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon artists in residence to debut works

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

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Jun 10, 2026

Study finds waste sites with cancer-causing chemicals more common near marginalized communities

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on June 10, 2026. A new nationwide study led by a University of Illinois Springfield…

Jun 03, 2026

Reflecting on a year of progress and what’s ahead for UIS

The following story was published by the Illinios Times on June 3, 2026. Chancellor Janet L. Gooch: A few weeks ago, I stood on the…

May 27, 2026

UIS Innovate Springfield and SIU School of Medicine partner to expand area research

The following story was published by the Springfield Business Journal on May 27, 2026. Innovate Springfield, the University of…

May 21, 2026

UIS adds four electric vehicle charging ports in partnership with City Water, Light and Power

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on May 21, 2026. The University of Illinois Springfield, in partnership with…

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…

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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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Aug 06, 2026

UIS co-hosts international AI video competition for high school students

The University of Illinois Springfield, in partnership with the University of Illinois System’s Illinois Mexican and Mexican-American…

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Aug 03, 2026

UIS Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon artists in residence to debut works

WHAT: Artists in residence at the University of Illinois Springfield’s Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon will debut original works…

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Jul 31, 2026

UIS co-hosts Perseid meteor shower star party

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Astronomy Program, Lincoln Memorial Garden and the Sangamon Astronomical Society will host a…

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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 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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Aug 04, 2026

UIS Volleyball Program Flash Store Open Through Aug. 14

The official UIS Volleyball Flash Store is now open, featuring a limited-time selection of program apparel and accessories. Fans can shop a variety of UIS…

Makenna Cox #19. Volleyball vs. Upper Iowa University Friday, November 7, 2025.

Jul 30, 2026

2026 UIS Volleyball Tickets Available Now

Tuana Yuce #13. Volleyball vs. Upper Iowa University Friday, November 7, 2025.

Jul 28, 2026

UIS Volleyball Program Reveals 2026 Schedule

The UIS volleyball team has announced its 2026 schedule, featuring three early-season tournaments, 13 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) matches, and eight…

Jul 28, 2026

UIS Soccer Tickets on Sale for Fall 2026 Season

UIS Athletics has announced the launch of ticket sales for the 2026 soccer season, offering fans the option to purchase both season and single-game tickets.…

Jul 27, 2026

Women's Tennis Earns Jimmy John's Academic Team of the Year Honors for Third Straight Year

For the third consecutive year, the UIS women's tennis team has earned Jimmy John's Academic Team of the Year honors, finishing the 2025-26 academic year with…

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Jul 23, 2026

UIS Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Award and Honor Roll Recognition

The UIS volleyball team has been recognized for its success in the classroom, earning the 2026 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic…

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