Prepare to Lead and Advocate for Change

We are the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ System’s capital city connection for studying public affairs, education, and communication.

Whether you're interested in politics, public policy and administration, teaching, educational administration, or interpersonal and mass-mediated communication—we want to help you to take the next step in your educational journey.

Our world-class programs emphasize interdisciplinary, experiential learning and prepare students for leadership roles and careers in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors or to seek further education.

Embrace the future with confidence!

Schools and Departments

Whether on-campus, online, or a blend of the two, our undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificates, and minors will connect you with opportunities unique to living and learning in a capital city. Whatever program you choose, you'll gain the knowledge, experience, and skills to build a meaningful career—and to transform lives and make a difference locally and globally.

Why Choose CPAE?

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A University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Degree

We are proud to be the world-class University of Ãå±±½ûµØ System's capital city connection. Your CPAE degree will be among the most prestigious in the nation!

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Capital City Connections

We bring the Ãå±±½ûµØ Capital City to You! Whether on campus or online, you will have exclusive access to internship and experiential learning opportunities that put you at the heart of the action.

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Alumni Network

With a network that extends across the globe, CPAE alumni work in research, government, schools and school systems, business, international relations, NGOs and non-profits. They mentor students, give guest lectures, offer valuable internship opportunities and provide critical financial support.

Why the UIS College of Public Affairs and Education is for you!

Capitol Connection Blogs

News and views from the U of I System’s capital city connection for the study of public affairs, communication, and education.

Alumni


News
Apr 18, 2024
On Tuesday April 23, 2024 there is an all-day Policy Summit at the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield (UIS) campus.  The summit is sponsored by UIS…
Mar 22, 2024
On February 1st and February 16th, 2024, Dr. Isabel Skinner, Assistant Professor in the School of Politics and International Affairs, and Dr. Brooke…
Mar 08, 2024
Why are fewer people riding public transit, and what do lower farebox revenues mean for state and federal government in their oversight and support of transit…
Feb 28, 2024
The University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield School of Education has been awarded a $145,000 grant from Grow Your Own Teachers (GYO) to develop a consortium aimed…
Feb 27, 2024
The University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield has released the names of the 681 students who made the Dean’s List for Fall Semester 2023. A total of 99 students…
Feb 08, 2024
Jennifer Martin, an associate professor in the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield’s School of Education, has been selected to receive the Truman L. Kelley…

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