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Why I love UIS - And Why You Will Too!
Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. At the University of Illinois Springfield, students consistently say they’ve found the perfect fit. Why? Because UIS offers more than just a degree. With personalized learning, a supportive and inclusive campus community, real-world experience and leadership opportunities that help you grow, UIS sets students up for success from day one.
But don’t just take our word for it. Hear directly from our students about why they love being a Prairie Star!
UIS professor awarded a $397,498 grant to study urban water movement and its impact on public health
Kyle Blount, assistant professor in the School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability and Public Health at the University of Illinois Springfield, has been awarded a four-year, $397,498 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study urban water movement and its effects on ecosystems and public health.
Day of AI
What: Day of AI
When: 4/4/25 (9:50 am to 1pm)
Where: UIS Student Union Ballroom
You are invited to participate in an exciting AI event at UIS designed for high school students, regardless of your interest or future plans!!
UIS researchers partner with the SIU School of Medicine to study how cancer spreads
Scientists at the University of Illinois Springfield and are teaming up to investigate how certain cells in the body connect and encourage the spread of cancer.
UIS to offer four new medical laboratory science certificates to meet local health care needs
The University of Illinois Springfield will offer four new medical laboratory science (MLS) certificates starting in August to address the critical shortage of certified laboratory specialists in central Illinois. Certificates will be offered in clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology and medical microbiology.
UIS announces Spring Semester 2024 Dean’s List
The University of Illinois Springfield has released the names of the 698 students who made the Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2024.
A total of 104 students in the College of Business and Management; 320 students in the College of Health, Science and Technology; 109 students in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; 143 students in the College of Public Affairs and Education; and 22 non-degree seeking or undecided students made the list.
UIS and the City of Springfield to host an inaugural Earth Month nature scavenger hunt
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield, in partnership with the City of Springfield, will host an inaugural UIS Nature Scavenger Hunt. The scavenger hunt is part of the City of Springfield’s Earth Month events and is free and open to the public.
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13
WHERE: UIS Colonnade
The Future of Work: Leveraging Human Potential with AI
In today's rapidly evolving workplace, the synergy between artificial intelligence (AI) and human creativity marks a new era of innovation and efficiency. Inspired by the insights of experts like , who advocate for the augmentation of human potential through technology, we delve into how AI can complement and extend our capabilities rather than replace them.