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Andy Jordan

Current Location: Martinton, IL

Hometown: Stockton, IL

What was your overall UIS experience like?

The knowledge and skills I gained at UIS were instrumental in advancing my career. Thanks to the hands-on experience I had during my studies, I was able to advance my leadership roles with confidence and a solid foundation.

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Preston Hardge

Hometown: Houston, TX

What was your overall UIS experience like?

My experience at UIS fostered an environment where I could stay deeply focused on both professional and personal growth. The close-knit campus community, intimate class sizes, and supportive faculty created a space where I could truly invest in myself and my future. During my time there, I came to understand that determination, discipline, and service to others are essential, fulfilling, and deeply rewarding.

Lunch & Learn: Native Americans in Illinois in 1818

Join the UIS Alumni SAGE Society and the Illinois State Historical Society for a series of noontime lectures in the University’s tradition of open and intelligent dialogue.

In-person participation for all programs will take place at Illini Country Club in Springfield, IL. The in-person registration fee for noontime programs ($50/person, per program with a portion of the fee going to support the UIS Alumni Association scholarship fund) includes a chef-prepared hot lunch and free parking.

Wayne Davenport appointed UIS associate vice chancellor for development

The University of Illinois Springfield has appointed Wayne Davenport as associate vice chancellor for development, major gifts. He will begin his role on March 24.

Davenport will oversee all development officers and major gifts programs at UIS. Additionally, he will serve as the primary development officer for the College of Business and Management.