Computation: Understanding Data in a Digital World
Today, mastery of data analytics and organizational health are the backbone of strategic advantage. This week’s journey into the heart of data analytics reveals the critical balance between human intuition and the computational prowess of artificial intelligence (AI), a theme deeply explored in the works of Leonardi and Neely and through the pioneering lens of Heather McGowan.
FAFSA 2024-25 Update
2024-25 Financial Aid – FAFSA Update
At this time, the FAFSA should be available for students to complete; however, there are some known issues. Visit the 2024-25 FAFSA Issue Alerts website for details on known issues. As a result, UIS has pushed our priority financial aid filing date back to March 15.
Microsoft Windows 10 End-of-Life
Microsoft announced the end-of-life date for the Windows 10 Operating System as October 14, 2025. After this date, no further updates or security patches will be available for Windows 10. UIS Information Technology Services has developed the following plan to upgrade to Windows 11.
UIS set to enhance Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program to aid in college diploma completion
The following story was reported by WMAY radio on Dec. 18, 2023.
"The University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield has enhanced its Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program to better meet the needs of adult learners who aspire to complete their college degree.
These updates will make it easier for adult learners, particularly those with some previously earned college credit but no degree, to realize their educational and career aspirations."
Man wrongfully convicted of murdering 6-year-old boy in Ãå±±½ûµØ is free after 35 years in prison
The following story was published by CNN on Dec. 13, 2023.
"A man wrongfully convicted in the 1988 murder of a 6-year-old boy in Ãå±±½ûµØ is free after 35 years behind bars, the Cook County State’s Attorney Office said.
Brian Beals, who was a college athlete studying to be a police officer when he was arrested, was released after a Cook County court granted a petition to vacate the conviction, according to a statement from the state’s attorney’s office.