The following story was published by Illinois Times on June 28, 2025.
Bryan Rives: “The University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center is taking an intermission – and we’re preparing for something truly transformative. The Public Affairs Center building at UIS is undergoing a major plumbing replacement project that will temporarily close the UIS Studio Theatre and Sangamon Auditorium.”
NPR Illinois celebrates 50 years
The following story was published by Illinois Times on July 24, 2025.
"NPR Illinois began broadcasting in 1975 as WSSR Radio and operated on the campus of what was then named Sangamon State University. Its call letters changed to WSSU in 1989, and then to WUIS when Sangamon State merged with the University of Illinois system in 1995. The station was rebranded as NPR Illinois in 2015, and it remains on the University of Illinois Springfield campus."
Illinois Universities Expand Online Education With Risepoint
The following story was published by Government Technology on June 27, 2025.
"This fall, the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) will offer a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in marketing, plus a certificate in marketing for those not looking to commit to a full degree, according to a recent news release."
Learning about speech pathology with UIS Chancellor Dr. Janet L. Gooch
The following story was published by NPR Illinois on May 29, 2025.
"During the April 2025 Lunch and Learn Series, Dr. Janet L. Gooch, Chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield, delivered a presentation on speech-language pathology. Her talk covered the components of language, cleft lip and palate, and phonological language disorders."
UIS commencement is an exciting time for graduates and their families
The following story was published by the Illinois Times on May 19, 2025.
“Earlier this month, I stood on the stage at Sangamon Auditorium and shook more than a 1,000 hands as we honored the University of Illinois Springfield Class of 2025. It was a weekend full of pride and reflection,” said Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D., chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield.
Ann Comerford expresses the importance of community and third places
The following story was published by NPR Illinois on May 20, 2025.
"Ann Comerford is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Auxiliary Services for the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Illinois Springfield. Ann came to campus in 2017 to open the UIS Student Union, which officially opened a year later. Ann spoke to Community Voices about her journey into higher education, the purpose of student unions on college campuses, and the importance of community."
The following story was published by the Chicago Tribune on May 1, 2025.
Good as Gold
The following story was published by the Springfield Business Journal on April 30, 2025.
"University of Illinois Springfield's annual Good as Gold Ceremony spotlights local volunteers and nonprofit organizations. The event is a collaboration among the UIS Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center, the Junior League of Springfield and United Way of Central Illinois.
UIS to celebrate commencement during three ceremonies on May 9 and 10
The following story was reported by WICS-TV on April 28, 2025.
"The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is set to celebrate its 54th annual commencement with three ceremonies at the UIS Performing Arts Center’s Sangamon Auditorium on May 9 and 10. A total of 1,071 students will participate out of the 1,587 eligible to graduate."
UIS hosting stargazing events for National Astronomy Day
The following story was reported by WCIA-TV on April 23, 2025.
"National Astronomy Day is quickly approaching, and to celebrate, the University of Illinois Springfield will host two events, giving the public the opportunity to explore the night sky.
The Astronomy-Physics Program at UIS will host the events May 3-4."

