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.
The University of Illinois Springfield Child Protection Training Academy, part of the UIS Alliance for Experiential Problem-Based Learning, has been awarded $720,000 in federal appropriations to increase the number of trained frontline child protection and law enforcement professionals.
The funds were secured by U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, through Congressionally-directed spending for Illinois projects in the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Omnibus appropriations bill.
The University of Illinois Springfield has selected the next chancellor for the school and vice president for the U of I system.
Dr. Janet Gooch has served as executive vice president and provost at Truman State University since 2017 and has been an administrator and member of the faculty at the university in Kirksville, Mo., since 1995.
She will take over for interim chancellor Karen Whitney in July, pending Board of Trustees approval.
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.
The University of Illinois Springfield has partnered with Green Flower, an online program focused on the marijuana industry, to offer programs about the marijuana industry.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Thursday visited the University of Illinois Springfield to meet with students and university staff about education and the ongoing teacher shortages around the state.
Barbara Van Dyke-Brown, director, Illinois Legislative Staff Intern Program at UIS discusses this unique and highly successful program that educates students on the inner workings of state government.
Applications due March 31, 2022.
This story aired on NPR Illinois on March 16, 2022. Listen here.