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UIS Performing Arts Center certified Sensory Inclusive venue
Oct 23, 2023
The following story was published by WICS-TV 20 on Oct. 23, 2023. "KultureCity has partnered with the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Performing Arts Center to make this location and all its programs and events Sensory Inclusive. This new initiative will promote an accommodating and positive experience for all guests with a sensory issue, no matter their age or ability. |
UIS awarded federal grant to attract, retain students
Oct 13, 2023
The following story was reported by WCIA-TV 3 on Oct. 13, 2023. "The University of Illinois Springfield is getting federal dollars to attract students to the university and keep them there. The university announced on Thursday that, with the support of Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, it had received a $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education through its Strengthening Institutions Program. The grant will allow UIS to implement more high-impact practices (HIPs) to attract and retain students." |
Explore UIS tuition help options in the recently launched Financial Aid 101 video series
Oct 06, 2023
The following guest column written by UIS Director of Financial Assistance Laci Englbrecht was published by The State Journal-Register on Oct. 6, 2023. "The University of Illinois Springfield recognizes the importance of making a college education accessible and affordable to all of our students. As the financial aid director at UIS, I am committed to helping educate students and parents about the resources that are available to support their educational journey. |
UIS announces Prairie Promise to cover cost of tuition, fees for first-time, first-year undergrad students
Oct 04, 2023
The following story was broadcast by WAND-TV on Oct. 4, 2023. "The University of Illinois Springfield is launching the Prairie Promise, a new four-year financial aid program for Illinois residents that will fully cover the cost of tuition and fees for first-time, first-year undergraduate students enrolled full time in on-campus degree programs starting in Fall 2024. The Prairie Promise will use MAP grant awards, UIS scholarships and awards and AIM HIGH grant funds to cover the cost of tuition and fees. |
Illinois Innocence Project raises awareness on Wrongful Conviction Day
Oct 02, 2023
The following story was broadcast by WAND-TV on Oct. 2, 2023. "Monday is National Wrongful Conviction Day and the Illinois Innocence Project hosted an initiative at the University of Illinois Springfield. Interns and student volunteers placed 3,348 flags at the UIS Quad, which represent the number of wrongfully convicted people who have been exonerated since 1989. 514 of those flags specifically represent Illinoisans who have been exonerated in that time. |