University of Illinois Springfield Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology Yona Stamatis is featured in “Music of Hope”, a short-form video that won a prestigious Mid-America Emmy Award on Oct. 26, 2024.
Kenneth Kriz, the interim vice chancellor for finance and administration and a distinguished professor of public administration at the University of Illinois Springfield, has been awarded the 2024 Jesse Burkhead Award from the journal Public Budgeting and Finance for his 2023 article, “Capital Appreciation Bonds and the Cost of Borrowing.” The award recognizes the best article published in the volume for the year.
The Gerontology Certificate at the University of Illinois Springfield is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of aging. It encompasses a range of topics including the psychological, biological, and social aspects of aging, as well as issues related to death, dying, and bereavement. This concentration is part of the Human Services Program and aims to prepare students for careers in aging-related fields by providing them with critical perspectives and practical skills.
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Home Administration at the University of Illinois Springfield prepares students for licensure and addresses challenges in aging. It covers topics like ageism, policy skills, and resource development, aligned with the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards standards. The program includes courses on aging, psycho-social aspects of aging, senior care administration, and financial management in the nonprofit sector.
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Forbes has named the University of Illinois Springfield’s human services master’s degree a top online program for 2023. The degree prepares students for management and leadership positions in the growing human and social services fields.
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