School of Public Management and Policy

UIS expands academic offerings with new legal studies pathway and public leadership minor

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UIS expands academic offerings with new legal studies pathway and public leadership minor bwood8 Tue, 10/21/2025 - 15:14

Alumni Feature: Dana Goodrum

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Alumni Feature: Dana Goodrum eewest2 Fri, 09/05/2025 - 12:43

Public Leadership Minor

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Public Leadership Minor Migration Fri, 08/01/2025 - 09:13

Earn a Minor in Public Leadership

The School of Public Management and Policy introduces a Minor in Public Leadership—an interdisciplinary program designed to develop leadership skills with a focus on the public good. This minor is open to students in any major and is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

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UIS is No. 5 for students graduating with the least amount of debt, Midwest Region (2021).

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98% of students receive aid

The average graduate from UIS will see an increase in earnings of $31,700 - $69,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in �山��.

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$26,800

High School

$36,600

Bachelor's

$68,300

Master's

$87,200

Doctorate

$105,600

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Teach students leadership concepts, theories, models, and current leadership issuesand prepare students for leadership positions that promote public service.

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UIS named among best online master’s in human services programs by Forbes Advisor

bwood8 — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:50:38 +0000

UIS named among best online master’s in human services programs by Forbes Advisor bwood8 Tue, 07/22/2025 - 10:50

Louis Guene earned the GPSI Intern Award

sgand42 — Thu, 29 May 2025 14:13:17 +0000

Louis Guene earned the GPSI Intern Award sgand42 Thu, 05/29/2025 - 09:13

Retirement Party for Dr. Beverly Bunch

hbruc3 — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:10:35 +0000

Retirement Party for Dr. Beverly Bunch hbruc3 Mon, 04/28/2025 - 15:10

Please join us as we bid a fond farewell and celebrate the upcoming retirement of Dr. Beverly Bunch on May 8th. We hope to see you there!

School of Public Management and Policy

Center for State Policy and Leadership

When

Thu, May 8 2025, 12:30 - 2pm

Location

PAC 3rd Floor Atrium

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Center for State Policy & Leadership

School of Public Management and Policy

SPMP faculty and DPA students presented at MPSA Conference

sgand42 — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:29:28 +0000

SPMP faculty and DPA students presented at MPSA Conference sgand42 Mon, 04/14/2025 - 10:29

Dr. Bradley S. Chilton and DPA Student Kwame D. Brako present paper at ASPA Conference

sgand42 — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:10:05 +0000

Dr. Bradley S. Chilton and DPA Student Kwame D. Brako present paper at ASPA Conference sgand42 Mon, 04/14/2025 - 10:10

Dr. Rick Funderburg and DPA student Enoch Boateng Present Paper at AAG Conference

sgand42 — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:03:58 +0000

Dr. Rick Funderburg and DPA student Enoch Boateng Present Paper at AAG Conference sgand42 Mon, 03/31/2025 - 11:03

Hassan Adam Hosow

sgand42 — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:32:07 +0000

Hassan Adam Hosow sgand42 Mon, 03/17/2025 - 13:32