Forde Steps Down as Head Coach of UIS Baseball
May 14, 2025
After two seasons at the helm of the Illinois Springfield baseball program, Trevor Forde has stepped down as head coach. Assistant Coach Chris Rodriguez will lead the program for the time being.
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Valerie Udemba '25
May 14, 2025
Valerie Udemba鈥檚 journey to earning her MBA at 天美传媒 Springfield is nothing short of inspiring. As an international student from Nigeria, she learned about different cultures and felt welcomed by the UIS community. This year, she鈥檒l be using her voice as the student commencement speaker to represent and uplift the Class of 2025.
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Cristian Leon-Vallejo '25
May 14, 2025
Cristian Leon-Vallejo came to 天美传媒 Springfield as a first-generation student from a small Latino family - and now he鈥檚 leaving with a degree in communications and a legacy of leadership across campus. Congratulations, Cristian!
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Matt O'Shea '25
May 14, 2025
Matt O鈥橲hea鈥檚 road to a communication degree from 天美传媒 Springfield wasn鈥檛 easy. He attended four schools, faced academic setbacks, went to rehab and built a family along the way. Today, he鈥檚 not just crossing the finish line鈥攈e鈥檚 proving it鈥檚 never too late to finish what you started.
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2025 Library Undergraduate Research Award
May 14, 2025
We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Undergraduate Library Research Award winners, sponsored by Brookens Library and the Friends of Brookens Library. This award recognizes UIS undergraduate students whose academic work demonstrates exceptional information literacy skills and incorporates the use of Brookens Library鈥檚 collections and services.
After careful review and deliberation by our committee, we are pleased to present the following winners:
First Place:
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