Academic Affairs Newsletter - May 2025
From Provost Schwab
Colleagues,
As we come to the end of an eventful and sometimes challenging academic year, I simply want to express my appreciation for the faculty, staff, and students who make UIS the great place it is to learn, work, and play. This week’s faculty honors reception and commencement ceremonies are opportunities to celebrate, and I hope you are able to participate in some way. There is much more work ahead of us, and I hope you have a wonderful summer whether you are on campus, nearby, or far away.
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Laila Ikeard awarded a $20,000 scholarship to attend the University of Illinois Springfield
Laila Ikeard of Springfield has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall semester of 2025 and awarded a $20,000 Star Scholar Award for tuition over four years. At UIS, she will major in psychology.
The scholarship is awarded based on high school GPA and can be renewed if the student maintains college GPA requirements.
In high school, Ikeard was involved in the National Honor Society and track and field.
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Mia Dumonceaux awarded a $20,000 scholarship to attend the University of Illinois Springfield
Mia Dumonceaux of Springfield has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall semester of 2025 and awarded a $20,000 Star Scholar Award for tuition over four years. At UIS, she will major in medical laboratory science.
The scholarship is awarded based on high school GPA and can be renewed if the student maintains college GPA requirements.
After graduation, Dumonceaux plans to pursue a career as a pathologist assistant.
This Week in UIS Athletics | May 5-11
Several spring teams are in postseason play this week — Go Stars!
Stay tuned for updates and results by signing up for email alerts about your favorite teams here.
Monday, May 5
All Day – Women's Golf at NCAA East Regional
