The following story was reported by WICS-TV 20 on Sept. 24, 2024.
"The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) has been named the top public regional university in Illinois for the sixth consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report.
The 2025 Best Colleges rankings, released today, also rank UIS as the seventh-best public regional university in the Midwest.
'We are proud of our continued recognition as one of the nation's top public universities,' said University of Illinois Springfield Chancellor Janet L. Gooch. 'It highlights our commitment to student success and reinforces UIS as a leading choice for those seeking a high-quality education, whether through online learning or on-campus experiences, all backed by our outstanding faculty and staff.'”