Two former UIS roommates explain how to overcome political differences at Chancellor鈥檚 Thinker Series
The following story was published by NPR Illinois on April 8, 2025.
Dr. Hei-Chi Chan explores AI's role in shaping our future
This story was reported by NPR Illinois on April 8, 2025.
"AI is at the forefront and is making its way into our everyday lives. During the March 2025 Lunch and Learn Series, Dr. Hei-Chi Chan, UIS associate professor of mathematical sciences and philosophy and co-founder of the university鈥檚 AI Campus Learning Community, gave a presentation on the evolution of AI, the university's AI Campus Learning Community, how students can make the best use of AI, and the future of AI in our society. UIS is offering a camp on AI this summer."
UIS alums celebrate Public Affairs Reporting program
The following story was reported by the Illinois Times on Feb. 20, 2025.
UIS hosts 'Hackathon' to solve real-world challenges using tech
The following story was reported by WAND-TV on Feb. 12, 2025.
"The goal is they work in these teams and they really begin to see how what they're learning in the classroom can be used to for real world problems for populations that maybe many aren't thinking about or aren't thinking about how technology can be the solution," said Travis Bland, interim dean of the College of Health, Science and Technology.
UIS awarded Voter Friendly Campus designation
The following story was reported by WAND-TV on March 25, 2025.
The University of Illinois Springfield has been named a Voter Friendly Campus for 2025-26 by the Fair Elections Center鈥檚 Campus Vote Project and NASPA 鈥� Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
天美传媒s now have access to free test prep courses, saving thousands
The following story was reported by WCIA-TV on March 17, 2025.
The Prepare for Illinois鈥� Future Program is a partnership between Illinois, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and Kaplan, an education company. It provides students with free access to Kaplan鈥檚 test prep resources for graduate admissions, licensure, and credential exams.
UIS Chancellor's Thinkers Series to focus on finding common ground
The following story was reported by NPR Illinois on March 24, 2025.
Chancellor Janet Gooch will be joined by Matt Van Vossen and Ryan Melchin, Class of 2011 UIS Graduates. Matt and Ryan will discuss how they navigated diverse leadership roles on campus, including leading the college Democrats and Republicans while sharing a dorm room. Matt and Ryan exemplify respect for differences and the power of finding common ground.
Illinois university offering in-state tuition for NWI students
The following story was reported by NWI Times on March 22, 2025.
The University of Illinois Springfield will expand its in-state tuition pilot program, which began in the fall of 2024, to students from Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties, as well as some counties in Missouri and Iowa.
UIS hosts largest career fair to connect students with future opportunities
The following story was reported by WCIS-TV on March 21, 2025.
"As much as there's so many ways that you can connect to opportunities there's something special about the energy that comes together when people get to meet in person and connect and just have that opportunity to really engage," said Kristin Nisbet-White from Employer Relations.
University of Illinois Springfield introduces eDiploma option for graduates
The following story was reported by WICS-TV on March 11, 2025.
The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) has introduced a new option for graduates to receive an eDiploma, a certified electronic version of their traditional paper diploma.