Illinois colleges commit to diversity despite challenge to affirmative action admissions

The following is an excerpt of a State Journal-Register article published on Oct. 31, 2022

Considering an applicant's race to foster diversity in college admissions soon could be illegal.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments starting Monday on two landmark lawsuits that challenge affirmative action. Legal experts say the lawsuits could fundamentally reshape the college admissions process nationwide.

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Amanda Knox to perform with Exoneree Band at Illinois Innocence Project fundraiser

The following is an excerpt of a State Journal-Register article published on Oct. 11, 2022

"Amanda Knox, who made international headlines in a murder case in Italy in which she maintained her innocence, will perform Saturday with the Exoneree Band at the Illinois Innocence Project's fundraiser at Danenberger Family Vineyards in New Berlin.

Knox had been scheduled to be part of the "Defenders of the Innocent" event in May 2020, but that was thwarted by COVID-19. Knox did a livestream event that December.

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UIS to spotlight 'The Great Road Trip'

The following is an excerpt of an Illinois Times article published on Oct. 10, 2022

"The University of Illinois Springfield History Department is hosting another History Harvest. The focus is “The Great Road Trip.”

Members of the public are invited to bring their photos, souvenirs and memorabilia from their travels to the event. UIS students will photograph or scan the items for inclusion in an online digital archive and exhibit.

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Send Silence Packing display at University of Illinois Springfield

The following is an excerpt of a WAND-TV story published on Oct. 6, 2022.

"University of Illinois Springfield students are raising awareness on college mental health.

Today 1,000 backpacks lined the Quad with stories of those who lost their lives to suicide. The backpacks were part of the "Send Silence Packing" project by national organization Active Minds.

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A Ukrainian refugee at UIS

The following is an excerpt of an Illinois Times article published on Sept. 29, 2022

"Chase Wilhelm thinks of Ignat Striletskyi's journey, which brought the 18-year-old from Ukraine to Springfield shortly after the Russian invasion in February, as a piece of fabric that a higher power must have helped create.

"It's a mystery of God," said Wilhelm, 38, a Montgomery County resident, state worker and ordained Disciples of Christ minister.

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UIS Offering Accelerated Courses This Fall

The following is an excerpt of a WMAY Radio story published on Sept. 20, 2022.

The University of Illinois Springfield has announced its schedule of accelerated courses that can allow students to pick up additional credits and possibly shorten the time needed to complete their degree.

Around 50 classes will be offered on an accelerated schedule from mid-October to early December. Course offerings include accountancy, business, communications, computer science, philosophy, teacher education, and more. The deadline to sign up is October 5th.

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UIS raises $42.48 million

The following is an excerpt of a WTAX Radio story published on Sept. 16, 2022.

“Reaching Stellar,” the UIS fundraising campaign which started with a quiet phase in 2014, concluded on June 30th of this year, exceeding its $40,000,000 goal by more than 6%.

At an on-campus celebration Thursday night, the total amount was announced: $42,486,248.

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