Expanding Access: Illinois’ Groundbreaking Initiative for Student Success
May 08, 2025
Resources like licensure test prep and skills training prepare students for career success. Yet they remain out of reach for many, particularly first-generation and low-income students.
How can institutions ensure every student has access to the tools they need to be career-ready?
Illinois has launched a groundbreaking program that provides students across the state with free access to these resources through a partnership with Kaplan. Join the initiative’s leaders in a webinar on Thursday, May 15, at 2 p.m. ET to explore how Illinois’ model:
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UIS celebrates 54th annual commencement with more than 1,000 graduates
May 13, 2025
The University of Illinois Springfield held its 54th annual Commencement ceremony in three parts on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Sangamon Auditorium. Out of the 1,587 UIS students who were eligible to graduate, 1,071 participated in the ceremony.
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Graduation Guide: How to make the most of Graduation
May 08, 2025
Graduation is an exciting time and you deserve to celebrate! However, with large crowds, coordinating with families from out of town, and trying to celebrate with your friends while studying for finals can all be a little hectic. Let’s take a minute to go over some tips to help make your day less stressful.
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UIS Baseball Wins Opener at GLVC Tournament
May 08, 2025
The Illinois Springfield baseball team started its postseason with authority on Wednesday, defeating seventh-seeded Missouri S&T 10-3 in the opening round of the 2025 GLVC Championship Tournament. Fueled by Esteban Hernandez's strong start on the mound and two home runs from Ivan Dahlberg, the Prairie Stars moved on in the winner's bracket.
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Women’s Golf Wraps Up Season at NCAA East Regional
May 08, 2025
The Illinois Springfield women's golf team wrapped up its 2024-25 season on Wednesday at the NCAA Division II East Regional, finishing 17th out of 18 teams. Elaine Grant led the Prairie Stars individually, tying for 11th overall.
The day began with tight competition around the top five teams—positions that would ultimately decide both team qualifiers and which individuals not on advancing teams would earn bids to nationals.
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