The following story was reported by NPR Illinois on Aug. 1, 2023.

The University of Illinois Springfield has named a director for the Center for Lincoln Studies.

Jacob Friefeld comes to UIS from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, where he served as the Illinois and Midwest studies research historian.

The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on Sept. 4, 2023.

Joining a host of states across the country, Illinois is taking a hard look at the emerging presence of artificial intelligence — a computer technology that can perform problem-solving and decision-making typically seen by humans — by considering its possibilities while weighing its risks.

In-person ID Center services will be unavailable on September 6 and 7 as we move to our new location in University Hall Building, Room 1004 (UHB1004).

Staff will continue to be available by email during the move to assist with meal plans and other online inquiries. Full services resume Friday, September 8 at the new location.

9.5.23

Happy Tuesday!

Vachel Lindsay Drive will be closed Wednesday, September 6 at 12 noon and re-open Thursday September 7 at 12 noon. Please use Ernest Hemingway Drive and University Drive to access campus during this time. Residents of West Campus may access the parking lot using 11th Street and the first parking lot entrance on Vachel Lindsay.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but hope you enjoy the REC Palooza Street Party Wednesday evening.

Go Stars!