High Impact Practice Development Fund
Good afternoon,
The Title III Steering Committee invites faculty to apply for the High Impact Practice Development Fund. This fund, supported by the Title III Strengthening Institutions grant awarded to UIS in 2023, provides seed grants for programs to develop or revise a high-impact practice. The 2025-2026 Development Fund cycle will focus on capstone courses or projects, internships, and study away experiences.
Expanding Access: Illinois’ Groundbreaking Initiative for Student Success
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:
Graduation Guide: How to make the most of Graduation
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.
UIS Baseball Wins Opener at GLVC Tournament
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.
