The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on April 2, 2026.

A University of Illinois Springfield epidemiologist is leading an effort to reduce lung cancer risk in Sangamon County by bringing radon education, testing and screening resources directly to residents.

The following story was published by Chambana Today on March 25, 2026.

Parkland College’s Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to approve a transfer agreement with the University of Illinois Springfield, making it easier for Parkland students to complete their four-year degrees.

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on March 17, 2026.

The University of Illinois Springfield is adding a new degree. Engineering Technology will be offered beginning in fall 2027, according to the school.

The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on March 13, 2026.

The University of Illinois Springfield students earned the Outstanding Large Delegation award at the Model Illinois Government (MIG) simulation held March 5-8 at the Illinois State Capitol.

This marks the seventh time in the past 13 years that UIS has received the honor, according to a community announcement.

The following column was published on the Illinois Times website on March 11, 2026.

By Stephanie Kamel, director of the Illinois Innocence Project

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on March 4, 2026.

Kennedy Osterman of UIS Women's Basketball capped her collegiate career with a national honor, earning WBCA/D2CIDA National Player of the Week recognition after powering the Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars to a pair of conference victories in her final weekend of competition.

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The following story was published by WCIA-TV on Feb. 26, 2026.

The University of Illinois Springfield unveiled a new lab on Thursday that will offer students access to professional financial platforms and the opportunity to develop important skills.

The following story was published by Capitol City Now/WTAX Radio on Feb. 12, 2026.

The University of Illinois Springfield’s softball team announced in a press release that they will be playing its next 10 games at the Springfield Clinic Dome at Scheels Sports Park, hosting two tournaments and an additional doubleheader in the new facility.

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The following story was published by NPR Illinois on Feb. 10, 2026.

The University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center Director Bryan Rives and Development Director Sarah Brewer talk with NPR Illinois' Sean Crawford about what's ahead for the Sangamon Auditorium.

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The following story was published by NPR Illinois on Feb. 4, 2026.

UIS Athletics has announced the hiring of Colin Wood as the first head coach of its new women's flag football program. Wood will begin his role in early February, leading the Prairie Stars as they build their inaugural roster and lay the foundation for a spring 2027 season of competition.