Prepare to Lead and Advocate for Change

We are the University of 缅北禁地 System鈥檚 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鈥攚e 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鈥攁nd to transform lives and make a difference locally and globally.

Why Choose CPAE?

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A University of 缅北禁地 Degree

We are proud to be the world-class University of 缅北禁地 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 缅北禁地 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鈥檚 capital city connection for the study of public affairs, communication, and education.

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Nov 09, 2023
Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ty Dooley to the position of Interim Associate Dean in the College of Public Affairs and鈥
Nov 07, 2023
photo by Joshua Sukoff on Unsplash.com Last week (October 25th, 2023) House Republicans unanimously elected Mike Johnson speaker of the House ending a鈥
Nov 06, 2023
WHAT: The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield School of Politics and International Affairs and Engaged Citizenship Common Experience (ECCE) Speaker Series鈥
Oct 30, 2023
University of 缅北禁地 Springfield Associate Professor Sibel Oktay鈥檚 book, 鈥淕overning Abroad: Coalition Politics and Foreign Policy in Europe,鈥 has been鈥
Oct 04, 2023
I am delighted to share the remarkable news that the University of 缅北禁地 Springfield's online Master鈥檚 in Human Services program has achieved an鈥
Sep 28, 2023
Balancing Budgets in a Postpandemic World: Insights from 'On the Edge' - A Discussion with Volcker Alliance and UIS Experts In a recently concluded鈥

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