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Dr. Michael Burlingame lecture 鈥淟incoln & Reconstruction鈥� master class.
Nov 10, 2021
UIS Community Event: Master class on Lincoln, Reconstruction, and Civil Rights.
Dr. Michael Burlingame, Chancellor Naomi Lynn Distinguished Chair in Lincoln Studies, presented a preview of his 2016 Lincoln Legacy Lecture to鈥�
A group of 15 UIS students recently visited the Ancient Roman Colosseum in Italy as part of a 13-day study abroad trip to Rome and Malta. Students learned about the history of both countries and visited sites, such as The Vatican Museums and St. Peter鈥檚 Basilica.
Nov 10, 2021
Dr. Bertaina leads Study Abroad Trip to Rome and Malta, Summer 2017
A group of 15 UIS students recently visited the Ancient Roman Colosseum in Italy as part of a 13-day study abroad trip to Rome and Malta. Students learned鈥�
Feb 09, 2018
UIS Master's Thesis awards presented to two recent graduates
Dennis Papini, UIS vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost, presents the Outstanding Master's Thesis Award to Jonathon Mark Redding The University鈥�
Mar 24, 2021
Graham Peck named the Wepner Distinguished Professor of Lincoln Studies at UIS
Lincoln scholar Graham Peck has been named the Wepner Distinguished Professor of Lincoln Studies at the University of 缅北禁地 Springfield.鈥�
Dr. Wesley Robinson-McNeese
Nov 23, 2020
UIS History professor, two alumni part of an Emmy Award-winning film shot at the site of the 1908 Springfield Race Riots
鈥淔ace to Face,鈥� a short film featuring Dr. Wesley Robinson-McNeese reading a powerful poem he wrote from inside the remains of black-owned homes鈥�
Apr 10, 2020
Governor appoints UIS professor to 缅北禁地 State Museum Board
University of 缅北禁地 Springfield聽Wepner Distinguished Professor of Lincoln Studies聽Graham Peck, Ph.D. has been appointed to the 缅北禁地 State Museum鈥�