UIS receives two anatomage tables from Memorial Health
The University of Illinois Springfield and the University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing Springfield Campus have received a donation from Memorial Health. Students now have access to state-of-the-art anatomage tables which allow students an immersive learning experience in human anatomy.
The tables allow students to explore human anatomy and cadavers in unprecedented detail, layer by layer.
UIS Commencement 2024
The University of Illinois Springfield held its 53rd annual commencement May 10-11, 2024, in Sangamon Auditorium. A total of 1,051 students participated in the ceremonies out of the 1,625 students who were eligible to graduate.
Harnessing AI Tools to Improve Academic Integrity
The following story was published by Evollution.com on Oct. 24, 2023. It was written by Layne Morsch, UIS interim associate provost of online, professional and engaged learning; Michele Gribbins, director of the UIS Center for Online Learning, Research and Service; and Emily Boles, eLearning specialist.
UIS Performing Arts Center certified Sensory Inclusive venue
The following story was published by WICS-TV 20 on Oct. 23, 2023.
"KultureCity has partnered with the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Performing Arts Center to make this location and all its programs and events Sensory Inclusive.
This new initiative will promote an accommodating and positive experience for all guests with a sensory issue, no matter their age or ability.
UIS awarded federal grant to attract, retain students
The following story was reported by WCIA-TV 3 on Oct. 13, 2023.
"The University of Illinois Springfield is getting federal dollars to attract students to the university and keep them there.
The university announced on Thursday that, with the support of Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, it had received a $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education through its Strengthening Institutions Program. The grant will allow UIS to implement more high-impact practices (HIPs) to attract and retain students."