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The Observer
Everyone knows the Illinois State Fair is the place to be in the summer to find unique foods, live music, the famous Butter Cow and other features that highlight what Illinois has to offer. And that includes the University of Illinois Springfield. The fair, which runs Aug. 13-23 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on the...
The Observer
The UIS Student Government Association (SGA) held its Spring elections on Monday, April 20th and Tuesday, April 21st. The Association held multiple tabling events to drive student engagement and increase awareness of the election. They also collaborated with the Student Activities Committee (SAC) and the Student Organization Funding Association(SOFA) to rais
The Observer
The UIS Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center, the Junior League of Springfield and United Way of Central Illinois hosted the 18th annual Good as Gold Springfield volunteer ceremony on April 20, 2026. This event honored more than 60 nominees in categories including Business Honor Roll, Heart of Gold, Star Staff, Star Student, Youth of the...
The Observer
Each April, people nationwide observer National Volunteer Month, a time dedicated to honoring individuals who give their time and service to others and encourage new volunteers to get involved. The UIS Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center embraced the spirit of this month through a wide range of service opportunities, campus outreach efforts and community p
The Observer
The University of Illinois Springfield selected Quanisha Turner as the student speaker for this year’s Commencement ceremonies. Quanisha, who more often goes by Q, transferred to UIS in the Fall of 2023 as a fully online student and will earn her bachelor’s degree in business administration. In defiance of her typically shy personality, Turner auditioned...
The Observer
For University of Illinois Springfield graduate student Carter Coryell, a classroom experience turned into a deeply meaningful professional path. Now interning with the Illinois Innocence Project (IIP), Coryell is part of a growing group of UIS students contributing to the fight against wrongful convictions, work that is as challenging as it is impactful. Co
The Observer
Graduation time is here, and for many college students that means it’s time to find the perfect job, perhaps one even related to their academic major. But where to start? UIS’ Career Development Center is equipped to help connect new graduates to the professional working world. Ayanna Lewis, a career adviser at the Career Development...
The Observer
The results are in for the 2026 Best of UIS and Beyond Contest! Organized and hosted by The Observer, the contest is an opportunity for UIS students, faculty and staff to make their voices and opinions heard, and to be entered to win one of several prizes, such as gift cards to local businesses. In...
The Observer
As part of a reassessment of the needs of students in central Illinois and the realities of the regional job market, the University of Illinois Springfield plans to launch a new bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology. University leaders say the program, approved by the U of I Board of Trustees in March and expected to...
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