The following story was published by WCIA-TV on Nov. 6, 2025.

Transfer students who choose the University of Illinois Springfield will soon have a new way to earn their degree.

The following story was published by Illinois Times on Nov. 5, 2025.

Lisa McGuire: As the University of Illinois Springfield continues to grow and evolve, one student population stands out for its resilience, drive and increasing presence on campus: first-generation college students. These students are the first in their families to navigate the world of higher education – a journey that often comes with unique challenges.

Who is a first-generation student at UIS?

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on Oct. 13, 2025.

Jessica Baumberger and Dr. Neetu Singh joins Community Voices to update the use of AI in higher education and why learning it is advantageous. They are part of the UIS AI Steering Committee.

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The following story was published by WCIA-TV on Oct. 8, 2025.

Students across Central Illinois got a taste of being a state lawmaker at University of Illinois Springfield’s campus on Tuesday.

Around 80 students participated in the program organized by Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield). They heard from several speakers and then simulated the legislative process.

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The following story was published by Captiol City Now on Oct. 2, 2025.

The Illinois Innocence Project, based at University of Illinois Springfield, recognized International Wrongful Conviction Day Thursday with a display of 3,728 flags on the quad in front of the Student Union.

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on Sept. 23, 2025.

The University of Illinois Springfield has again been ranked the top public regional university in Illinois by U.S. News and World Report.

This is the seventh year UIS has gained that designation in the 2026 Best Colleges rankings. UIS also was 10th among public regional universities in the Midwest.

The following story was published by Illinois Times on Sept. 22, 2025.

Rob Kerr: Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield’s hub for innovation, has spent the last 10 years supporting a community of entrepreneurs and helping expand opportunity across the region. Earlier this month, we launched an exciting new phase in this venture by relocating to the third floor of the Horace Mann headquarters building in downtown Springfield.

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on Sept. 19, 2025.

The University of Illinois Springfield broke ground Friday on the latest addition to the campus.

The Library Commons is a publicly funded project made possible by a $42.5 million investment from the State of Illinois. The three-story, 52,000-square-foot building will be located between the Student Union and the Health Sciences Building on the UIS quad.

The following story was published by NPR Illinois on Sept. 17, 2025.

The University of Illinois Springfield added $943.2 million to the Illinois economy during fiscal year 2023, according to a new economic impact study conducted by Lightcast, a nationally recognized labor market analytics firm.

The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on Sept. 11, 2025.

Students and staff at the University of Illinois Springfield assembled care kits for active-duty military Thursday afternoon.

A grant from 9/11 Day of Service helped the community give back in the form of care packages for active-duty veterans.