An Illinois State University professor will be the director of the University of Illinois Springfield School of Education starting this summer.
UIS announced Tuesday that Beth Hatt, a professor of educational administration and foundations at Illinois State, would start as director on June 16. She has spent the past 10 years with the ISU College of Education and holds a doctorate in culture, curriculum and change from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.
The University of Illinois Springfield is raising awareness for sexual assault awareness month.
Students placed hundreds of flags for the more than 400,000 people who become rape and sexual assault victims every year.
The goal is to raise awareness and show support for survivors on campus.
The story aired on WICS Newschannel 20 on April 6, 2022. Watch the online report.
University of Illinois Springfield undergraduate students can now earn both their bachelor’s degree and a law degree in six years. That is compared to the typical seven years.
This is thanks to a new agreement with the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.
The University of Illinois Springfield is making changes to its COVID-19 testing policy.
Starting April 11, employees, faculty, staff, and long-term guests who have not yet been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will only have to test once per week.
Previously, they had to get tested twice per week.
Testing is optional for those who are up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccine.
Changes are also being made to the hours of operation of the SHIELD saliva-based testing site.
The University of Illinois Springfield is offering assistance with transfers and other help to students of two Central Illinois colleges that are undergoing big changes.
The following column was written by Carly Shank, artistic programs director of the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center. It was featured in The State Journal-Register on April 10, 2022. The following are excerpts from the article.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
Registration is underway for more than 200 summer courses at the University of Illinois Springfield.
Current and prospective students can apply for classes starting on June 6.
“Whether students are wanting to get a jumpstart on classes, or are determined to graduate sooner, this is a great opportunity to continue their educational goals,” said Vickie Cook, UIS associate vice chancellor for enrollment. “Reduced fees this year make it more affordable than ever for students to take summer courses.”
Dr. Beth Ribarsky is a communication professor at the University of Illinois Springfield, and one of her most popular classes explores relationships and dating. She spoke to Community Voices about communication that indicates successful relationships, as well as relationship myths such as “don’t go to bed angry.” She also talked about her love of animals and volunteering with Illinois Humane.
Emmy award-winning writer, actor and comedian John Mulaney will perform in Springfield this May.
Beginning in March 2022, Mulaney started touring with his newest hour, John Mulaney: From Scratch. His show at the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
This story aired on WAND TV on April 4, 2022. Read the entire story online.
Bryan Rives, Director of Performing Arts Services at the University of Illinois Springfield, talks to WMAY radio about the upcoming performances at the UIS PAC and updated theatre policies following the COVID-19 pandemic.
This interview aired on WMAY on March 28, 2022. Listen here.