The following is an excerpt from a story that appeared on NPR Illinois' website on Sept. 1, 2022.

A nationally known research firm issued the report. Among the findings, UIS added $694.2 million in income to the Illinois economy in Fiscal Year 2021. UIS also supported 6,909 jobs

The following is an excerpt from a story that appeared in The State Journal-Register on Aug. 16, 2022.

A new chancellor is on board at the University of Illinois Springfield as students head back to class on Friday.

Among those greeting first-year students at move-in day at Lincoln and Founders residence halls at UIS Tuesday will be Janet Gooch, who officially took over the top spot on July 1.