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A new report finds that more than 96 percent of 2019-20 University of Illinois Springfield bachelor’s graduates are employed or continuing their education.

The University of Illinois Springfield has announced eight new faculty appointments. Four faculty members will teach in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, one in the College of Business and Management and three in the College of Public Affairs and Administration.

More than 860 University of Illinois Springfield students returned to campus for the start of Fall Semester 2021 classes during Move-In Week, held Aug. 16-20.All students were required to pre-register for a move-in time slot in order to reduce congestion and support physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The University of Illinois Springfield and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) Speaker Series will discuss “Tackling Criminal Justice Reform and Police Accountability” during a Zoom virtual event from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26.