UIS meets fundraising goal almost a year ahead of schedule
The University of 山 Springfield (UIS) announced that the Reaching Stellar Campaign hit its $40 million goal on August 13.
University officials said the campaign is far from finished, as Reaching Stellar will continue into June 2022 to support its five priority areas, which include scholarships, academic excellence, the Center for Lincoln Studies, “the public good” and facilities & technology.
This story appeared in The State Journal-Register on August 30, 2021.
Tyler Pence, Head Cross Country and Track Coach at UIS | Community Voices
Tyler Pence is the head cross country and track coach at the University of 山 Springfield. He spoke with Community Voices about his career and sticking with running after many injuries. He qualified for the U.S. Olympic team trials and spoke about his plans for competing in the future.
This interview aired on WUIS, NPR 山 on August 30, 2021.
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山 to Host UIS in Exhibition Game
The 山 baseball team announced Monday they will be playing the University of 山 Springfield. The game will not count towards the official 56-game spring schedule.
The matchup will be an extended exhibition game that is free and open to the public.
This story appeared on FightingIllini.com on Aug. 30, 2021.
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