New medical laboratory science certificates coming to UIS

The following story was published by WCIA-TV 3 on July 30, 2024.

"There鈥檚 a new bridge program at 天美传媒 Springfield to help Central Illinois laboratories train more specialists to work in them.

UIS is offering medical laboratory certificates to students at the start of the fall semester. The university is offering certificates in four areas: clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology and medical microbiology.

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NPR 'Morning Edition' host Steve Inskeep will be part of Lincoln lecture series at UIS

The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on July 26, 2024.

"Steve Inskeep, the 'Morning Edition' host on National Public Radio, will be in Springfield later this summer to discuss his 2023 book on Abraham Lincoln.

The Mary and James Beaumont Endowed Lincoln Legacy Lecture Series focuses on Lincoln and political conflict and takes place at the University of Illinois Springfield Student Union on Sept. 12.

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Hatt: How UIS is helping address the teacher shortage in central Illinois

The following is a column published by The State Journal-Register on July 26, 2024, was written by Beth Hatt, director of the UIS School of Education.

"The UIS School of Education submitted a proposal and successfully received $165,000 in fiscal year 2024 and an additional $165,000 for fiscal year 2025. The grant funding is renewable annually pending legislative approval.

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'Where is the humanity?' Reacting to release of the Sonya Massey bodycam footage

The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on July 23, 2024.

"Ryan Williams, a criminology and criminal justice professor at the University of Illinois Springfield, said he has seen a lot of body-worn camera videos over the last 25 years.

The video put out Monday to the public involving Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot by a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy over a pot of boiling water inside of her home on July 6, was "one of the worst," he admitted.

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UIS School of Education partners with District 186 to teach restorative practices

The following story was reported by WICS-TV 20 on June 24, 2024.

"The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS)is partnering with Springfield Schools District 186 to establish the UIS Restorative Schools Network.

Officials say this initiative will involve nine schools, focusing on improving school environments through restorative practices, which emphasize building relationships and resolving conflicts within the school community."

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UIS: Here's how we're helping address health care workforce shortage

The following column written by Celest Weuve, director of the UIS School of Health Sciences and associate professor of athletic training, was published by The State Journal-Register on June 14, 2024.

"The University of Illinois Springfield is helping to address the workforce needs of health care institutions in central Illinois and beyond through an innovative nursing partnership, athletic training and exercise science programs.

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New grant for UIS aims to reduce students鈥 need to purchase textbooks

The following story was published by WTAX/Capitol City Now on June 12, 2024.

"Some students at 天美传媒 Springfield will soon be spending less on textbooks. UIS has been awarded a $102,668 Open Education Resources grant from the Illinois Secretary of State that aims to reduce students鈥 need to purchase textbooks by promoting the use of free learning materials.

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