The following story was published by NPR Illinois on May 21, 2026.

The University of Illinois Springfield, in partnership with Springfield’s City Water, Light and Power (CWLP), has installed four electric vehicle charging ports on campus.

UIS’ first charging stations are in Lot I North near The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) with four reserved parking spots. Each has a 240-volt Level 2 charger that delivers 25–35 miles of range per hour. Charging costs will be set by CWLP.

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on May 11, 2026.

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on May 12, 2026.

The Illinois Springfield baseball team earned the No. 2 seed in the Midwest Region and will host one of two NCAA Division II Midwest Regional sites this week at the UIS Baseball Field.

The Prairie Stars enter the postseason with a 34-18 record and return to NCAA Regional play after missing the tournament in 2024 and 2025. UIS is making its sixth NCAA postseason appearance in program history and will host this round for the first time since 2023.

The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on May 15, 2026.

University of Illinois Springfield students can expect a new space for studying, career development and academic support in the coming years.

Construction on the $42.6 million building, Library Commons, is still on track to be finished on time, according to a community announcement. The facility will offer conference rooms, study spaces, tutoring, advising, career development and classrooms.

The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on May 1, 2026.

Even auditoriums get second acts.

After being closed for over a year, Sangamon Auditorium, which is managed by the UIS Performing Arts Center, plans to re-open in October with new seats, carpeting and lighting, as part of a $1.25 million refurbishment of the 45-year-old theatre space.

The following story was published by WAND-TV on April 21, 2026.

The City of Springfield is working with UIS researchers to create a policing partnership advisory board.

Researchers will take data from several round table meetings that were held with dozens of local organizations and nonprofits.

The data will be used to develop bylaws and an outline of priorities for the advisory board.

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on April 6, 2026.

The Sangamon Experience at the University of Illinois Springfield has announced a collaborative summer program designed to preserve, share and bring to life the rich local histories of communities across central Illinois.

Titled “Beyond City Limits,” the initiative invites local historical societies and K-12 educators to partner in a unique, place-based project that connects community history with classroom learning.

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.