In the News: Prof. Deborah Anthony
In the News
Deborah Anthony, J.D., Professor of Legal Studies, was quoted in an State Journal-Register article, “Sangamon County Jail inmate’s death leaves questions, mother at protest wants answers”
Comedian Rob Schneider Comes to UIS Performing Arts Center, September 24
University of Illinois Springfield & Outback Presents has announced the Rob Schneider: I HAVE ISSUES TOUR.
Rob Schneider is an accomplished actor, comedian, screenwriter and director. A stand-up comic and veteran of the award-winning NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, Schneider has gone on to a successful career in films, television and continues his word-wide standup tour.
This article appeared on Broadwayworld.com on Aug. 10, 2021.
Riverton native named editor-in-chief of Chicago Tribune
A summer of transition for the Chicago Tribune under new hedge fund ownership continued with the announcement Tuesday of a change at the top of the masthead. Mitch Pugh has been named executive editor of the Chicago Tribune after eight years in the same role at The Post and Courier in Charleston, South Carolina. His first day will be Aug. 30.
University of Illinois Springfield Interim Chancellor Karen Whitney
The chancellor provides an update as the fall semester approaches.
This radio interview with Sam Madonia aired on 1450 AM on August 10, 2021.
Dr. Rick Funderburg on WAND-TV
Dr. Rick Funderburg was interviewed on WAND-TV in a story on, “Moody’s upgrades IL bond ratings for first time in over 20 years”.
Webinar Detailed in Illinois Times Article
The UIS College of Public Affairs and Administration, the UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership, and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation hosted their first in a series of webinars – read more about it in this Illinois Times article, “Explaining the Black Agenda.“
Congratulations Karl Coleman
Hired! Recent bachelor’s in political science graduate Karl Coleman got a job. He’s working as district director for State Senator Doris Turner. He’s also an elected member of the Macon County Board.
Dr. Betsy Goulet on NPR Illinois
UIS to host memorial stair climb at Crowne Plaza to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11
The University of Illinois Springfield Department of Campus Recreation will host a 9/11 memorial stair climb at Crowne Plaza Springfield to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, D.C. and outside of Shanksville, Pennsylvania.