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A University of Illinois Springfield researcher has co-authored a new study showing that the way political leaders talk about refugees can significantly influence public opinion.
This past year has been a time of growth and expansion for the Speech and Debate Team! The team continued to compete exclusively in 9 online tournaments.
Degree: MA, Communication 2012
Title: Director of the Educator Effectiveness Department at the Illinois State Board of Education
How has the Comm Program helped prepare you for your job? Being able to confidently speak in front of a group of people and being able to successfully communicate my ideas in writing helped me succeed.
Future goals: I am currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Education Policy and Organizational Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Cristian Leon-Vallejo came to the University of Illinois Springfield as a first-generation student from a small Latino family - and now he’s leaving with a degree in communications and a legacy of leadership across campus. Congratulations, Cristian!
Matt O’Shea’s road to a communication degree from the University of Illinois Springfield wasn’t easy. He attended four schools, faced academic setbacks, went to rehab and built a family along the way. Today, he’s not just crossing the finish line—he’s proving it’s never too late to finish what you started.
The University of Illinois Springfield Mock Trial team secured victories in its first rounds of the 2024-25 season at the Illinois State University Invitational, held Nov. 1-3. The event featured 30 teams from seven states and is recognized as one of the most competitive invitational tournaments leading up to the regional rounds in February 2025.
Highlighting Some of the Most Competitive 2024 Congressional Elections
We are just a few days away from Election Day and early voting has begun in many states. Beyond the presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former-President Donald Trump, the 2024 federal elections will also determine which political party will hold majority control in each chamber of Congress beginning in January 2025.
Jennifer Martin, associate professor in the School of Education at the University of Illinois Springfield, is partnering with Springfield Public Schools District 186 to integrate yoga and social-emotional learning (SEL) into the curriculum.
University of Illinois Springfield Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology Yona Stamatis is featured in “Music of Hope”, a short-form video that won a prestigious Mid-America Emmy Award on Oct. 26, 2024.