Protect yourself and others by getting your flu shot this year! UIS Health Services and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health are offering flu shots to the UIS community from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, October 24, and Wednesday, November 5, in the UIS Performing Arts Center lobby.

Please ensure you bring your health insurance card with you when arriving. Flu shots are free for those in network with Aetna, Blue Cross, Cigna, Humana, Health Alliance, Meridian, Medicare, Medicaid, Molina, and UnitedHealthcare.

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on Aug. 6, 2025.

Are you a student from Missouri, Iowa or Indiana dreaming of an affordable, top-quality education? Look no further! The University of Illinois Springfield has a fantastic opportunity just for you. UIS is offering in-state tuition to out-of-state students from your area. We'll guide you through the application process, ensuring you don't miss out on this game-changing chance to make your academic dreams come true.

Check the Requirements: To qualify for in-state tuition at UIS, you need to live in one of the following counties:

The following story was published by Illinois Times on Aug. 12, 2025.

Pattie Piotrowski: "Excitement is growing at the University of Illinois Springfield as construction is underway on the new Library Commons building. The publicly funded project was made possible by a $42.5 million investment from the state of Illinois. The three-story, 52,000-square-foot building is being built next to the Student Union and is expected to open in 2027."

The following story was published by WICS-TV on Aug. 20, 2025.

"The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) opened its doors to new college students today as part of the annual move-in day."

"Volunteers from the campus community came together to assist students and their families as they settled into their dorm rooms."