Rashad Austin earned his Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Operations & Supply Chain Management from the University of Illinois Springfield in 2025. He used his MBA to build on his decade-long experience with hands-on procurement. It helped bridge the gap between his capabilities and credentials, allowing him to advance his career. 

Read more in Rashad's full interview with our Prairie Perspectives blog.

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Rashad Austin earned his Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Operations & Supply Chain Management from the University of Illinois Springfield in 2025. 

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UIS Commodity Trading Competition

Put your market knowledge to the test in a real-world commodity trading simulation. Compete with others to earn prizes, analyze the market, and build investment skills.

Open to students from UIS, Lincoln Land Community College and area high schools.

When: September 1-October 30, 2026

Awards Reception: Tuesday, November 17 from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Awarding $2,250 in cash prizes.

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Curriculum and Assurance of Learning Committee (CCALC)

The College Curriculum and Assurance of Learning Committee (CCALC) oversees curriculum quality and continuous improvement within the College. The committee reviews and approves new courses, course modifications, program reviews, and catalog updates while ensuring compliance with AACSB accreditation standards.

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The College of Business and Management is exploring new opportunities for international collaboration following a visit Vietnam.

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Grow Your Career with a UIS MBA

Many professionals reach a point where they want more from their careers. Some desire to move into management. Others want to earn a higher salary, lead teams or start a business. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Illinois Springfield can make those goals possible.

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Shipra Gupta, associate professor and chairperson of the Management, Marketing and Operations Department at the University of Illinois Springfield, recently traveled to Mexico as part of a faculty mobility fellowship at Tecnológico de Monterrey (TEC), one of the nation's leading private universities.

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The University of Illinois Springfield has released the names of the 714 students who made the Dean’s List for the spring semester of 2026.

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Sudeep Sharma, associate professor of management in the University of Illinois Springfield College of Business and Management, recently traveled to Mexico as part of the University of Illinois System's I-MMÁS: Mexican and Mexican American Students Initiative.

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During the spring semester 2026, the University of Illinois Springfield College of Business and Management welcomed 35 high school students from across central Illinois to campus for hands-on learning experiences using Bloomberg Terminals in its new Sean and Taryn Grant/Landmark Auto Trading Lab.

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