Amanda Swigert of Decatur, Illinois, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2024 and awarded an $8,000 Star Scholar Award for tuition over four years.

The scholarship is awarded based on high school GPA and can be renewed for a total of four years if the student maintains college GPA requirements.

Swigert will major in elementary education. Following graduation from UIS, she plans to teach at a Title I school like Hope Academy in Illinois.

As we end the fiscal year, we hope that if you have not yet made a donation to UIS this year, today is a perfect day. The UIS Faculty and Staff Campaign encourages all employees to support the area(s) of UIS that means the most to them. ANY donation, or ANY amount, from July 1 - June 30 counts as participation for this year.

Lisa Whelpley

Associate Vice Chancellor for Development

Division of Advancement

University of Illinois Springfield

The University of Illinois Springfield School of Education is partnering with Springfield Schools District 186 to establish the UIS Restorative Schools Network. 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.