The following story was published by Captiol City Now/WTAX on Jan. 20, 2026.
Research by a Springfield professor cited by California Supreme Court
The following story was published by The State Jounral-Register on Jan. 12, 2026.
Research by a University of Illinois Springfield professor was cited by the California Supreme Court in a 2025 decision.
Just win? At UIS, success runs deeper
The following story was published by Illinois Times on Dec. 16, 2025.
Mike Hermann: Programs win when they recruit exceptional student-athletes, develop them and create an experience that bonds a team together. That’s the first pillar of how we measure success at UIS.
UIS researcher publishes studies helping cities address heat, water, environmental equity
The following story was published by WAND-TV on Dec. 8, 2025.
A researcher at the University of Illinois Springfield has published two studies to help cities address heat, water and environmental equity.
Kyle Blount, an assistant professor of ecohydrology in the Environmental Studies Program at UIS, co-authored two research articles to help cities with the growing demands of urbanization.
The following story was published by NPR Illinois on Dec. 3, 2025.
The University of Illinois Springfield has announced a new addition to its sports team. The school will launch a women's flag football program starting play in the spring of 2027. It's the 18th varsity sport for the Division II school.
UIS professor helps osprey bird population growth in Illinois
The following story was published by WCIA-TV on Nov. 20, 2025.
A professor from the University of Illinois Springfield has played a key role in helping to increase the osprey bird population across the state.
UIS Associate Professional Tih-Fen Ting, director of the School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability and Public Health, and others began their work on this cause in 2013. Since then, Illinois’ osprey bird population has grown from 16 known breeding pairs to 90 pairs in 2023.
UIS hosts nationally touring “Send Silence Packing” exhibit
The following story was published by Captiol City Now on Nov. 17, 2025.
On Monday, Nov. 17, the University of Illinois Springfield welcomed the nationally recognized Send Silence Packing exhibit, a powerful visual display aimed at raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health support.
The event took place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Student Leadership Center inside the UIS Student Union, located at 2251 Richard Wright Drive.
'Soil and Soul' wins top honor at Route 66 Film Festival
The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on Nov. 12, 2025.
"Soil and Soul: Farming in the Sangamon River Valley” won Best Documentary Film at the 2025 Route 66 Film Festival.
The film, produced by Rich Saal and Noah Sabich of Long Nine Productions, was screened Nov. 7-8 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, according to a community announcement.
The following story was published by NPR Illinois on Nov. 11, 2025.
A new study from the University of Illinois Springfield suggests that a common diabetes medication may do more than control blood sugar. Researchers found that the drug, sitagliptin, may help protect blood vessels and support overall heart health.
Springfield student earns Lincoln Academy honor for academic excellence
The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on Nov. 8, 2025.
University of Illinois Springfield senior Abigail Hemmer has been named the university's recipient of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois' 2025 Student Laureate Award.
The award is given annually to one student from each four-year university in Illinois, according to a community announcement.

