A University of Illinois Springfield epidemiologist is leading a growing, community-engaged effort to reduce lung cancer risk in Sangamon County and surrounding communities by bringing radon education, testing and screening resources directly to residents.

Radon is a colorless, odorless, naturally occurring radioactive gas and a leading risk factor for lung cancer, responsible for thousands of deaths each year in the United States.

The University of Illinois Springfield is planning to launch a new engineering technology degree beginning in fall 2027, pending all necessary approvals. The move comes as UIS refocuses parts of its academic portfolio to better align programs with student interest and workforce demand.

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Learning how to best study for exams is a trial-and-error task. Some people just take notes and are good to go for whenever the exam is and others, like me, have to constantly work to find a study method that works. 

The University of Illinois Springfield has released the names of the 730 students who made the Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2025.

A new peer-reviewed study led by University of Illinois Springfield Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Megan Styles, part of the College of Health, Science and Tec