The following column was written by Beth Hatt, director of the UIS School of Education, and was published by the Illinois Times on June 13, 2024.

The following story was published by WTAX/Capitol City Now on June 12, 2024.

"Some students at the University of Illinois Springfield will soon be spending less on textbooks. UIS has been awarded a $102,668 Open Education Resources grant from the Illinois Secretary of State that aims to reduce students’ need to purchase textbooks by promoting the use of free learning materials.

The story was published by WCIA-TV 3 on June 5, 2024.

"The University of Illinois Springfield Center for Lincoln Studies is holding two events later this month teaching the historical significance of Juneteenth and the struggle for Black citizenship in the state.

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the anniversary of enslaved African Americans in Texas hearing the news of their emancipation."

The story was published by The State Journal-Register on May 31, 2024.

"Former Pana star Olivia Lett was announced as the next head coach of the University of Illinois Springfield women’s basketball team on Friday.

She replaces Summer Quesenberry after two seasons, pending approval by the board of trustees.

The following story was published in The State Journal-Register on May 23, 2024.

"Mike Hermann was announced as the new University of Illinois Springfield athletic director on Thursday.

Hermann, who will take over June 17 following approval by the board of trustees, is wrapping up his third year as the senior associate athletic director for external operations at University of the Pacific in California.

The following story was broadcast by WICS-TV 20 on May 14, 2024.

"It seems students have been having issues with the new FAFSA this year ever since it became available in January.

Delays, however, in the FAFSA process are leaving some students in limbo especially heading into the summer months when deciding where to go to school.

There have been many complaints about students not receiving as much money as well as experiencing delays when it comes to receiving financial awards.

University of Illinois Springfield Chancellor Janet Gooch wrote a column about commencement that was published by The State Journal-Register on May 3, 2024. This is a short excerpt:

"Next weekend, I'll stand on the stage of Sangamon Auditorium shaking the hands of more than a thousand University of Illinois Springfield graduates poised to start new chapters in their lives. Many of our students have jobs awaiting them, while others plan to continue their education or explore the many opportunities their degrees will unlock.

The following article was published by The State Journal-Register on March 24, 2024.

In an age where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries from healthcare to finance, the University of Illinois Springfield stands at the forefront of educational innovation.

By integrating AI across its curriculum, UIS breaks the mold of traditional tech-centric programs, extending its reach to all academic fields, including the liberal arts.

The following story was published by Decatur Herald and Review on Feb. 22, 2024.

Michael K. Slover Jr., convicted of being part of a Decatur family plot to kill his ex-wife, is due to be paroled March 15 from Robinson Correctional Center.

He will have served just under 22 years of a 65-year sentence for the murder of 23-year-old Karyn Hearn Slover, whose dismembered body was found in Lake Shelbyville in January 1996...

The following article was published by Springfield business Journal on March 19, 2024.

The Springfield Park District has appointed Nathan Essex as the director of recreation and marketing, effective March 18.

Originally from Farmington, Illinois, Essex relocated to Sangamon County in 2002.

Before joining the Springfield Park District, he served as the principal of Auburn High School from 2012-2023, and as assistant principal for three years prior to that.