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Josh Weger

Current Location: Bolingbrook, IL

Hometown: Lawrenceville, IL

Current Position: Executive Director at the Illinois Economic Policy Institute

What was your overall UIS experience like?

My time at UIS was a life changing experience for me. My two degrees from UIS gave me a foundation of knowledge in economic theory and policy, political science, and the legislative process.

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Echoes Of The Past: Announcing The UIS Oral History Project

In celebration of the University’s upcoming 55th anniversary, we are very excited to partner with Publishing Concepts (PCI) to conduct Storied – The 55th, A UIS Alumni Oral History Project, the full-scale alumni oral history program which will provide an opportunity for all 45,000+ living alumni to share their story, in their words.

Giving Tuesday: Make a Difference Today

It's Giving Tuesday! How will you make a difference today?

This Giving Tuesday, we are calling on our community to come together and support students at UIS. Your gift today has the power to change lives – by providing scholarships, funding research and enhancing the overall student experience.

As UIS, we are dedicated to developing the leaders of tomorrow. Whether students are conducting innovative research or preparing to enter the workforce, your support makes these opportunities possible.