Join us at noon on Thursday, November 20th for a timely and insightful discussion on the 2025 elections and what their outcomes could mean for the 2026 midterms. Our panel brings together top political scholars, journalists, and UIS alumni to break down key local and statewide races in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia, Minnesota, Illinois, and beyond. We'll explore what the results reveal about voter sentiment, party strategies, and the political landscape heading into 2026.

The Illinois Innocence Project is pleased to present "Stories of Justice: An Evening with Amanda Knox" on September 24, 2025 at the Union League Club of Chicago. Amanda will read from her newest book, FREE: My Search for Meaning and share her journey to reclaim her identity after spending 4 years in an Italian prison and enduring 8 years on trial for a murder she did not commit. Following the reading, there will be a panel discussion with Amanda and clients the Illinois Innocence Project has helped exonerate and/or release.

The Center for State Policy and Leadership and the Office of Graduate Intern Programs are pleased to host the 2025 Samuel K. Gove Legislative Internship Hall of Fame Reception & Induction Ceremony! Join us at the Old State Capitol Historic Site for a special evening honoring the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees:

The Center for State Policy & Leadership and Springfield Public Schools District 186 are partnering to present a special community panel for Constitution Day 2025. Please join us on September 16th for a discussion on "Raising Politically Engaged Kids." Panelists will include Dr. Lindsey Cormack, author of How to Raise a Citizen, and Terrance Jordan, Director of School Leadership and Family & Community Engagement for District 186. Additional panelists will be announced. Refreshments will be provided, and attendees will receive a copy of Dr. Cormack's book. Scan the QR code above to register - we hope to see you there!

Please join the Center for State Policy & Leadership and NPR Illinois for our Constitution Day panel, "The First Amendment Under Stress." Watch for additional details to come later this summer.

Join CSPL as we observe Constitution Day! Register at https://go.uis.edu/CSPLShowcase2025.

Please join us as we bid a fond farewell and celebrate the upcoming retirement of Dr. Beverly Bunch on May 8th. We hope to see you there!

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2025 IIN Social Innovation Workshop

Join CSPL and the Illinois Innovation Network for a Social Innovation Workshop at the UIS Student Union Ballroom and on Zoom! Learn design thinking principles that will help prepare a competitive application for up to $100,000 in IIN Social Innovation and Impact seed grant funding.