The following is an excerpt from a column by University of Illinois Springfield Director of Engagement and Curator of The Sangamon Experience Anne Moseley. This column appeared in The State Journal-Register on March 27, 2021.

Anyone who is 16 years and older can get their hands on a vaccine in Sangamon County starting on Tuesday.

Some local colleges and universities are getting the word out to their students who are now eligible.

The University of Illinois Springfield staff said they’re encouraging students to get the vaccine through virtual discussions with health experts and social media.

This story aired on WICS Newschannel 20 on March 30, 2021.

The following is an excerpt from a column by University of Illinois Springfield Interim Chancellor Karen Whitney. This column appeared in The State Journal-Register on May 8, 2021. 

This week, I am so very proud to announce that the University of Illinois Springfield will celebrate the incredible achievements of the Class of 2021 through both in-person and virtual commencement ceremonies.

The University of Illinois Springfield is holding a panel discussion on arts advocacy and racial equality.

The UIS Music Program is hosting "From Diversity to Inclusion: Arts Advocacy and Racial Equality in the 21st Century."

The panelists will discuss their efforts to engage the arts to tackle issues of silencing, prejudice, and racism, as well as encourage equity and inclusivity in the arts.

UIS Music Program Director and Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology Yona Stamatis will moderate the discussion.

The University of Illinois System announced Thursday that three state universities will not require students to submit standardized test scores for admission applications. 

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois Springfield will allow high school students to apply for admission for the two upcoming academic years without taking the ACT or SAT.