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Emily Fox '12
Degree: MA, Communication 2012
Title: Director of the Educator Effectiveness Department at the Illinois State Board of Education
How has the Comm Program helped prepare you for your job? Being able to confidently speak in front of a group of people and being able to successfully communicate my ideas in writing helped me succeed.
Future goals: I am currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Education Policy and Organizational Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
UIS launches online graduate marketing certificates in partnership with Risepoint
The University of Illinois Springfield is expanding opportunities for working professionals to gain in-demand marketing expertise through the launch of its new MBA Certificate in Marketing and Graduate Certificate in Marketing. Beginning in Fall 2025, these programs will be available in an online format, offering flexibility for students looking to advance their careers while balancing work and personal commitments.
Parking Lot A-North Closure
Please be advised that Parking Lot A “North” will be closed for the duration of the Library Commons construction project.
This project is set to begin within the next 30 days, and Parking Lot A “North” will be utilized by the construction contractor for their work trailers, material storage, staging, and other construction operations.
Your patience and understanding are very much appreciated.
Parking OperationsOffice: BSB 43Phone: (217) 206-8502Email: parking@uis.edu
Superhero Hustle 5K Set for June 28; UIS Soccer a Beneficiary
The Superhero Hustle 5K, hosted by Downtown Kiwanis and presented by Springfield Clinic, is set for Saturday, June 28, at Scheels in Springfield. Proceeds from the event will benefit both The James Project and UIS soccer.
The family-friendly fun run encourages participants to dress as their favorite superheroes—costumes are welcome and encouraged. Participants can run or walk at their own pace, and all youth participants who register will receive a superhero cape. Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for youth.
Great-grandson of civil rights icon Ida B. Wells to speak at Juneteenth event
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Center for Lincoln Studies, in partnership with Juneteenth Inc. and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, will host Dan Duster, the great-grandson of American civil rights activist Ida B. Wells.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17
WHERE: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., Springfield
