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WHAT: The University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield invites the public to the 47th annual International Festival, the university’s longest-running student-led event. The festival will feature live cultural performances and international cuisine. Admission is free.

WHEN: 1-4 p.m. Oct. 25

WHERE: The Recreation and Athletic Center, 2171 University Drive, Springfield

Dalton Thomas of Morrisonville, Ãå±±½ûµØ, has been admitted to the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield for the spring 2026 semester and awarded a $16,000 Star Scholar Award for tuition over four years. At UIS, he will major in secondary history education.

The scholarship is awarded based on high school GPA and can be renewed if the student maintains college GPA requirements.

In high school, Thomas was involved in student council, FFA and multiple sports, including football, baseball and basketball.

The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on Sept. 11, 2025.

Students and staff at the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield assembled care kits for active-duty military Thursday afternoon.

A grant from 9/11 Day of Service helped the community give back in the form of care packages for active-duty veterans.