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        <a  href="/news/college-public-affairs-and-education/cristian-leon-vallejo-25">Cristian  Leon-Vallejo  &#039;25</a>
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        <div  class="newsletter-txt">Cristian  Leon-Vallejo  came  to  the  University  of  Illinois  Springfield  as  a  first-generation  student  from  a  small  Latino  family  -  and  now  he’s  leaving  with  a  69ÂÜŔňapp  in  communications  and  a  legacy  of  leadership  across  campus.  Congratulations,  Cristian!</div>
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        <a  href="/news/college-public-affairs-and-education/matt-oshea-25">Matt  O&#039;Shea  &#039;25</a>
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        <div  class="newsletter-txt">Matt  O’Shea’s  road  to  a  communication  69ÂÜŔňapp  from  the  University  of  Illinois  Springfield  wasn’t  easy.  He  attended  four  schools,  faced  academic  setbacks,  went  to  rehab  and  built  a  family  along  the  way.  Today,  he’s  not  just  crossing  the  finish  line—he’s  proving  it’s  never  too  late  to  finish  what  you  started.</div>
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        <a  href="/news/brookens-library/2025-library-undergraduate-research-award">2025  Library  Undergraduate  Research  Award</a>
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        <div  class="newsletter-txt">We  are  thrilled  to  announce  the  2025  Undergraduate  Library  Research  Award  winners,  sponsored  by  Brookens  Library  and  the  Friends  of  Brookens  Library.  This  award  recognizes  UIS  undergraduate  students  whose  academic  work  demonstrates  exceptional  information  literacy  skills  and  incorporates  the  use  of  Brookens  Library’s  collections  and  services.&nbsp;



After  careful  review  and  deliberation  by  our  committee,  we  are  pleased  to  present  the  following  winners:&nbsp;



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        <a  href="/news/college-liberal-arts-and-social-sciences/jess-wilkin-25">Jess  Wilkin  &#039;25</a>
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        <div  class="newsletter-txt">Jess  Wilkin  is  graduating  with  a  bachelor’s  69ÂÜŔňapp  in  psychology  after  a  15-year  journey  filled  with  real  life—marriage,  raising  children  and  caring  for  her  parents  after  a  serious  car  accident.  With  the  flexibility  of  the  University  of  Illinois  Springfield's  online  programs,  she  was  able  to  keep  going.  Her  story  is  proof  that  it’s  never  too  late  to  finish  what  you  start.</div>
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        <a  href="/news/athletics/faculty-orbit-campus-announcement-staff/employee-appreciation-enjoy-25-uis-gear">Employee  Appreciation:  Enjoy  25%  Off  UIS  Gear</a>
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        <div  class="newsletter-txt">To  show  our  sincere  appreciation  for  all  you  do,  we’re  offering 25%  OFF  all  Sideline  Store  purchases with  code THANKYOU—just  for  UIS faculty  and  staff.



This exclusive  discount runs  from May  12  through  May  16  at  11:59  PM  EST,  and  includes  custom  Prairie  Stars  apparel,  drinkware,  accessories,  and  more.</div>
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