University of Illinois Springfield

Mike Hermann comes to the Springfield campus after three years as the Senior Associate Director of Athletics for External Operations at the University of the Pacific, an NCAA Division I program in Stockton, California.

Inskeep is a reporter and Morning Edition host. He's also the author of Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America.

Blake Wood is the Director of Media Strategy at UIS. He spoke to Community Voices about how his early interests in broadcasting led him to a career working in media. He also shared what it’s like mentoring students and the role social media plays in spreading the word about UIS.

Richard and Hannah McDaniel were honored with the William E. Winter Award for Outstanding Advocate Leadership at a ceremony May 1.

The UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership, the Institute of Government and Public Affairs and the Illinois Innovation Network are co-hosting two days of presentations, discussion and networking around policy and social innovation. Interim director of the U of I Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) David Merriman, Associate Vice President at the University of Illinois System Jeannette Tamayo, and Executive Director for the Center for State Policy and Leadership at UIS Molly Lamb spoke to Community Voices about the many offerings during the two days.To register visit: https://appserv7.admin.uillinois.edu/FormBuilderSurvey/Survey/center_for_state_policy_and_leadership/conferences/cspl_events_april2024/Survey

Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon field trips teach students how wetlands function and how various species’ survival depends on this environment.

Most recently an assistant at Marquette, Graham Shaw will take over the Prairie Stars.

Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Engagement Chuck Schrage sat down with Community Voices contributor Christian Nix to discuss the importance of Alumni Engagement. He talked about his experience playing college football and the life lessons that came with it. He also discussed the role that the Division of Advancement plays at UIS.

Union leaders for faculty and service workers say more money for salaries and maintenance are needed.

The solar eclipse will occur on the afternoon of April 8.