The following is an excerpt of a State Journal-Register column published on March 10, 2023, written by Michele Gribbins, director of the University of Illinois Springfield’s Center for Online Learning, Research and Service (COLRS).
The following is an excerpt of a story published by WCIA-TV 3 on Feb. 28, 2023.
"University of Illinois Springfield is celebrating 25 years of offering online education.
The university was among the first higher education institutions to offer online education in the country.
The following is an excerpt of a story published by WAND-TV 17 on Feb. 21, 2023.
"The University of Illinois Springfield Cricket Club will get the opportunity to compete nationally in March.
The team will compete against 24 other college and university teams from around the country at the National College Cricket Association (NCCA) nationals March 16-19 in Houston, Texas.
The following is an excerpt of a story that was published by WAND-TV 17 on Feb. 9, 2023.
"The University of Illinois Springfield is adding over 50 additional accelerated courses for it's students, beginning in March.
The courses will be available in a variety of formats, including online and on-campus, for prospective and current students.
All classes will begin Monday, March 20, and will conclude in May."
The following is an excerpt of a story published in The State Journal-Register on Feb. 9, 2023.
"In her eight months on the job, University of Illinois Springfield Chancellor Janet L. Gooch has been keenly aware of the institution's presence in the capital city.
Gooch, who was formally invested as chancellor during a ceremony at Sangamon Auditorium Wednesday, said she has challenged UIS to expand ways students can learn beyond the classroom, including through civic engagement.
The following is an excerpt of a story broadcast by WAND-TV 17 on Feb. 1, 2023.
"The Diversity Center at UIS held a Black History Month opening event and candlelight vigil.
The theme for Black History Month on campus at 2023 is "Looking back and moving forward." School leaders and organizers say events like this help students learn in all elements of their lives.
The following is an excerpt of a column published in The State Journal-Register on Jan. 29, 2023 that was written by UIS Public Affairs Reporting Director Jason Piscia.
"Today, 50 years since that class graduated, PAR remains a signature program at the University of Illinois Springfield. The 10-month program begins with a semester of classwork followed by an internship where students cover the Illinois legislature and other aspects of state government for a professional news outlet.
The following is an excerpt from a story published by WICS-TV 20 on Jan. 23, 2023.
"The University of Illinois Springfield baseball team is set to receive their NCAA Baseball Regional Champion rings on Saturday at the Prairie Stars basketball game. The Men's cross-country team will also be honored on Saturday.
The following is an excerpt of a WAND-TV 17 story published on Jan. 12, 2023.
"Cannabis sales in the state of Illinois increased by 13% in FY2022.
The University of Illinois Springfield partnered with Green Flower, a training platform for cannabis professionals. They offer four different certificate programs: healthcare & medicine, cannabis compliance & risk management, law & policy, business, and agriculture & horticulture.
The following is an excerpt of a story published by NPR Illinois on Jan. 5, 2023.
"The University of Illinois is ending its COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for those on its campuses. The decision is effective immediately.
The university president, Tim Killeen, sent a notice on Thursday reminding anyone who tests positive to follow CDC guidelines for isolating.
"If you do feel ill or have symptoms of COVID-19, we also strongly urge you to stay home from school and work to protect your classmates and colleagues," Killeen said.