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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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Jun 25, 2026

UIS legal studies professor admitted to U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Jun 15, 2026

UIS professor builds international partnerships in Mexico

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Jul 31, 2026

UIS to co-host a star party viewing of the Perseid meteor shower at Lincoln Memorial Garden

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

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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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Lights fill the sky from the Perseid meteor shower

Jul 31, 2026

UIS to co-host a star party viewing of the Perseid meteor shower at Lincoln Memorial Garden

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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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…

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Mar 21, 2026

Prairie Stars Resume Play with Road Test at Truman State

The Illinois Springfield women's tennis team returns from its midseason break with a non-conference matchup at Truman State. The Prairie Stars and Bulldogs are…

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Mar 20, 2026

UIS Men’s Tennis Heads to Illinois State for Exhibition

The Illinois Springfield men's tennis team returns to action on Friday, traveling to Normal for an 11:00 a.m. exhibition match against Illinois State.…

Mar 19, 2026

UIS Athletics Alumni Highlighted in 2026 Promising Prairie Stars Class

The University of Illinois Springfield has announced the 2026 class of its Promising Prairie Star Recognition Program, honoring outstanding alumni under the…

Mar 18, 2026

UIS Baseball Stays at No. 25 in NCBWA Top 25

The UIS Baseball program is off to a strong 2026 start, holding steady at No. 25 in the NCBWA National Poll for the third consecutive week. The Prairie Stars…

Mar 18, 2026

UIS Baseball Hosts Drury in Key GLVC Series

The Illinois Springfield baseball team will host Drury this weekend for an important four-game GLVC series, Friday through Sunday. The matchup pits two of the…

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Mar 18, 2026

UIS Softball to Host Rockhurst and Southwest Baptist

The Illinois Springfield softball team will be at home this weekend, hosting the Rockhurst Hawks on Saturday and the Southwest Baptist Bearcats on Sunday. Both…

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