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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

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Jul 07, 2026

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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

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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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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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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Jan 28, 2026

UIS Men’s Soccer Adds TJ Knight as Assistant Coach

The UIS men's soccer program has announced the addition of TJ Knight as an assistant coach, bringing Division I playing experience and a development-focused…

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Jan 28, 2026

The Fast Start to UIS Basketball Was No Gamble Thanks to Its First Coach

When UIS decided to add men's basketball to its athletics portfolio for the 2002-03 season as the sixth sport, joining men's soccer, volleyball, men's and…

Jan 27, 2026

Celebrating 15 Years of Division II Membership: 2021-22 Women’s Basketball

As part of UIS Athletics' 15 Years of NCAA Division II Membership celebration, the department is highlighting 15 standout teams and 15 standout student-…

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Jan 27, 2026

UIS Women’s Basketball Set for Home GLVC Matchups against Lincoln, UMSL

A busy and exciting week at home awaits UIS women's basketball, as the Prairie Stars return to TRAC for two GLVC matchups paired with community-focused…

Jan 27, 2026

Prairie Stars Return Home for Springfield Day, Family Day Weekend

The UIS men's basketball team, the current top team in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, returns home this week for a pair of conference matchups at TRAC,…

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Jan 26, 2026

Prairie Stars Women’s Flag Football Gear Now Available

SHOP NOW UIS women's flag football gear is now available on the Prairie Stars Sideline Store, giving fans the opportunity to purchase official apparel as the…

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