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        <a  href="/news/athletics/athletics/prairie-stars-close-regular-season-road-upper-iowa-and-lewis">Prairie  Stars  Close  Regular  Season  on  the  Road  at  Upper  Iowa  and  Lewis</a>
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        <div  class="newsletter-txt">UIS  softball  is  headed  on  the  road  to  close  out  the  regular  season  with  back-to-back  noon  doubleheaders—Saturday  at  Upper  Iowa  and  Sunday  at  Lewis.  The  trip  will  end  with  a  matchup  against  the  top  team  in  the  GLVC  standings,  as  the  Prairie  Stars  prepare  for  the  postseason.

Illinois  Springfield  (27-16,  15-9  GLVC)</div>
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        <a  href="/news/college-health-science-and-technology/blog-prairie-perspectives-prospective-student/why-i-love-uis-and-why-you-will-too">Why  I  love  UIS  -  And  Why  You  Will  Too!</a>
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        <div  class="newsletter-txt">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  69ÂÜÀòapp.  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!</div>
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        <a  href="/news/faculty-orbit-campus-announcement-staff/uis-vice-chancellor-finance-administration-finalist-forums">UIS  Vice  Chancellor  for  Finance  &amp;  Administration  Finalist  Forums</a>
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        <div  class="newsletter-txt">Dear  colleagues  —



The  search  for  the  UIS  Vice  Chancellor  for  Finance  &amp;  Administration  has  yielded  four  finalists.  They  will  be  visiting  campus  for  interviews  on  April  28,  29  and  May  1,  2.



An  open  forum  will  take  place  for  interested  faculty  and  staff  to  attend  and  learn  more  about  each  of  the  candidates.



Candidate  resumes  and  instructions  for  providing  feedback  will  be  shared  at  the  open  forum.</div>
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        <a  href="/news/advancement/preston-hardge">Preston  Hardge</a>
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What  was  your  overall  UIS  experience  like?



My  experience  at  UIS  fostered  an  environment  where  I  could  stay  deeply  focused  on  both  professional  and  personal  growth.  The  close-knit  campus  community,  intimate  class  sizes,  and  supportive  faculty  created  a  space  where  I  could  truly  invest  in  myself  and  my  future.  During  my  time  there,  I  came  to  understand  that  determination,  discipline,  and  service  to  others  are  essential,  fulfilling,  and  deeply  rewarding.</div>
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        <a  href="/news/athletics/athletics/baseball-heads-southwest-baptist-glvc-road-series">Baseball  Heads  to  Southwest  Baptist  for  GLVC  Road  Series</a>
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        <div  class="newsletter-txt">The  Illinois  Springfield  baseball  team  is  back  on  the  road  this  weekend,  traveling  to  Bolivar,  Mo.,  for  a  four-game  GLVC  series  against  Southwest  Baptist.  The  Prairie  Stars  and  Bearcats  will  square  off  in  a  4:00  p.m.  doubleheader  on  Friday  followed  by  a  12:00  p.m.  doubleheader  on  Saturday—an  adjustment  from  the  series  originally  scheduled  for  Friday  through  Sunday.

Illinois  Springfield  (27-12,  17-6  GLVC)</div>
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