The following column was published by the Illinois Times on July 28, 2024. The column is authored by Katherine “Kathyy” Battee-Freeman, director of the UIS Career Development Center.
The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on July 26, 2024.
"Steve Inskeep, the 'Morning Edition' host on National Public Radio, will be in Springfield later this summer to discuss his 2023 book on Abraham Lincoln.
The Mary and James Beaumont Endowed Lincoln Legacy Lecture Series focuses on Lincoln and political conflict and takes place at the University of Illinois Springfield Student Union on Sept. 12.
The following is a column published by The State Journal-Register on July 26, 2024, was written by Beth Hatt, director of the UIS School of Education.
"The UIS School of Education submitted a proposal and successfully received $165,000 in fiscal year 2024 and an additional $165,000 for fiscal year 2025. The grant funding is renewable annually pending legislative approval.
The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on July 23, 2024.
"Ryan Williams, a criminology and criminal justice professor at the University of Illinois Springfield, said he has seen a lot of body-worn camera videos over the last 25 years.
The video put out Monday to the public involving Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot by a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy over a pot of boiling water inside of her home on July 6, was "one of the worst," he admitted.
The following story was reported by WICS-TV 20 on June 24, 2024.
"The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS)is partnering with Springfield Schools District 186 to establish the UIS Restorative Schools Network.
Officials say this initiative will involve nine schools, focusing on improving school environments through restorative practices, which emphasize building relationships and resolving conflicts within the school community."
The following column written by Celest Weuve, director of the UIS School of Health Sciences and associate professor of athletic training, was published by The State Journal-Register on June 14, 2024.
"The University of Illinois Springfield is helping to address the workforce needs of health care institutions in central Illinois and beyond through an innovative nursing partnership, athletic training and exercise science programs.
The following column was written by Beth Hatt, director of the UIS School of Education, and was published by the Illinois Times on June 13, 2024.
The following story was published by WTAX/Capitol City Now on June 12, 2024.
"Some students at the University of Illinois Springfield will soon be spending less on textbooks. UIS has been awarded a $102,668 Open Education Resources grant from the Illinois Secretary of State that aims to reduce students’ need to purchase textbooks by promoting the use of free learning materials.
The story was published by WCIA-TV 3 on June 5, 2024.
"The University of Illinois Springfield Center for Lincoln Studies is holding two events later this month teaching the historical significance of Juneteenth and the struggle for Black citizenship in the state.
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the anniversary of enslaved African Americans in Texas hearing the news of their emancipation."
The story was published by The State Journal-Register on May 31, 2024.
"Former Pana star Olivia Lett was announced as the next head coach of the University of Illinois Springfield women’s basketball team on Friday.
She replaces Summer Quesenberry after two seasons, pending approval by the board of trustees.