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UIS to host a virtual panel discussion on foreign affairs and the 2024 U.S. election
SPRINGFIELD – The University of Illinois Springfield School of Politics and International Affairs and the Center for State Policy and Leadership will host a virtual panel discussion, “Foreign Affairs in the 2024 U.S. Election and Beyond,” from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21.The discussion will examine the role of foreign policy in the 2024 elections, recent global elections held throughout 2024 and key foreign policy issues anticipated to remain significant in the coming months.The panel will feature UIS
UIS researchers partner with the SIU School of Medicine to study how cancer spreads
SPRINGFIELD – Scientists at the University of Illinois Springfield and Southern Illinois University School of Medicine are teaming up to investigate how certain cells in the body connect and encourage the spread of cancer.The project, led by Natalya Zinkevich, UIS assistant professor of integrated sciences, and Sophia Ran, SIU professor of medical microbiology, immunology and cell biology, focuses on two types of cells – immune cells from bone marrow and specialized cells from the lymphatic system – and how
UIS student Anna Schurz honored with Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award
SPRINGFIELD – University of Illinois Springfield senior Anna Schurz of Carbondale has been selected as the UIS recipient of the prestigious Student Laureate Award from the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Each year, only one UIS student is chosen for this esteemed honor. Schurz is majoring in environmental studies with minors in biology and chemistry, maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She is also a member of the Capital Scholars Honors Program. Schurz plays on the UIS women’s soccer team where she has received the
UIS students win $10,000 at Innovate Springfield startup business pitch competition
SPRINGFIELD – A group of five University of Illinois Springfield students won $10,000 in seed funding for their startup business, TredBase, during a pitch competition hosted by Innovate Springfield on Oct. 28. The competition featured three entrepreneurial teams pitching innovative ideas. Kayode Ojedele, CEO and co-founder of TredBase, describes it as “a global edtech solution focused on streamlining tuition management for schools,” which aims to enhance financial transparency for K-12 institutions
UIS Visual Arts Gallery presents the 2024 silent auction and benefit both online and at the gallery
SPRINGFIELD – The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is excited to announce its annual silent auction and benefit, featuring a diverse collection of original art, reproductions, decorative objects and crafts donated by artists and community supporters. This year’s auction will be held both online and in person, making it easy for collectors and supporters across the region to participate.The auction opens online on Nov. 11 with bidding available through 7 p.m. on Dec. 5. Artworks will be
