UIS students now have access to free test prep courses, saving thousands
The following story was reported by WCIA-TV on March 17, 2025.
The Prepare for Ãå±±½ûµØ’ Future Program is a partnership between Ãå±±½ûµØ, the Ãå±±½ûµØ Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and Kaplan, an education company. It provides students with free access to Kaplan’s test prep resources for graduate admissions, licensure, and credential exams.
UIS Chancellor's Thinkers Series to focus on finding common ground
The following story was reported by NPR Ãå±±½ûµØ on March 24, 2025.
Chancellor Janet Gooch will be joined by Matt Van Vossen and Ryan Melchin, Class of 2011 UIS Graduates. Matt and Ryan will discuss how they navigated diverse leadership roles on campus, including leading the college Democrats and Republicans while sharing a dorm room. Matt and Ryan exemplify respect for differences and the power of finding common ground.
Ãå±±½ûµØ university offering in-state tuition for NWI students
The following story was reported by NWI Times on March 22, 2025.
The University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield will expand its in-state tuition pilot program, which began in the fall of 2024, to students from Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties, as well as some counties in Missouri and Iowa.
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UIS hosts largest career fair to connect students with future opportunities
The following story was reported by WCIS-TV on March 21, 2025.
"As much as there's so many ways that you can connect to opportunities there's something special about the energy that comes together when people get to meet in person and connect and just have that opportunity to really engage," said Kristin Nisbet-White from Employer Relations.
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