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Nearly 10 years ago, University of Illinois Springfield, University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing and Memorial Health established a partnership to develop the next generation of baccalaureate nurses.
The Kiwanis Club of Springfield Downtown and the University of Illinois Springfield have teamed up to improve the community for 50 years.
Former faculty member Dyanne Ferk advocates a lifelong philanthropy, noting, 'You don't have to be old to give.'
Esports Offers a New Game in Town
A new, cutting edge esports gaming arena opened in fall 2023 at the University of Illinois Springfield. The arena was made possible thanks to the generous financial support of the Springfield-based M.G. Nelson Family Foundation. This support was pivotal in ensuring that UIS was able to outfit the arena with the latest technology and provide for future upgrades and needs.
Giving Back Through Charitable Gift Annuities
Former UIS employee Mary Caroline Mitchell supports the University's endeavors to bolster 'learning how to learn'