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On commencement day, it’s typical to want to get photographs to mark the occasion.
But not many people get a photo of themselves with the university’s chancellors and president of the University of Illinois System.
That’s was Christopher Holley’s experience though when he attended the 2020 Commencement Ceremony held Sept. 18 on the UIS campus.
Alumni Student Leadership Award
Purpose
The Student Leadership Award honors exceptional graduating students for their volunteer contributions as leaders of UIS student societies, groups and organizations. Nominees are undergraduate, graduate or doctoral students who received their degree in the most recent summer or fall term, or who are candidates for graduation in the spring term.
Alumni Loyalty Award
Purpose
The Loyalty Award is bestowed upon alumni of the University who have consistently demonstrated exceptional loyalty, commitment, dedication and service to the University for the advancement of its mission.
How to Nominate Someone for the Loyalty Award
Recipients must be nominated for the award. Based on these nominations, the awards committee selects up to 12 recipients per awards presentation cycle. Recipients will receive the award at an Alumni Association or University event.
Alumni Humanitarian Award
Purpose
The Alumni Humanitarian Award is bestowed upon graduates of the University whose outstanding dedication and leadership has improved or enriched the lives of others and the welfare of humanity. Recipients embody the University’s historic commitment to public service and address the pressing humanitarian needs of our times.
Distinguished Service Award
Purpose
The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon alumni, faculty, staff or friends of the University whose exceptional and extraordinary service has significantly contributed to the University’s well-being and the advancement of its mission.
Doug Kamholz was a student and later a professor in the early days of Sangamon State University, which later became the University of Illinois Springfield. He visited Community Voices to reminisce about his experience at the university.
The recorded interview took place on WUIS NPR Illinois on Aug. 26, 2021.
Graduate Education
Welcome to Graduate Education at UIS
We are pleased that you have chosen to explore our graduate degree and certificate programs. More than 40% of UIS students are engaged in graduate study, and most were attracted to UIS by an impressive combination of factors that include educational quality, value and campus location and setting.
When Sangamon Auditorium first opened its doors on Feb. 21, 1981, with Hal Holbrook’s performance of “Mark Twain Tonight,” it became a valuable arts resource for the surrounding area.
Official UIS News
UIS presents awards for service and alumni achievement during 50th anniversary celebration
The University of Illinois Springfield presented awards for service and alumni achievement during the virtual 50th anniversary celebration held via Zoom webinar on Thursday, April 22, 2021.
