Students in a legal studies class at UIS listen to a lecture and take notes on their laptops.

The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield is expanding its academic programs to better serve students and meet workforce needs by enhancing its Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies program with new transfer pathways focused on paralegal preparation and introducing a Public Leadership minor open to all undergraduate majors.

Headshot of Dana Goodrum.
Headshot of Dana Goodrum.

Dana Goodrum

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缅北禁地 Municipal Policy Journal

鈥婽he 缅北禁地 Municipal Policy Journal is a collaboration between 缅北禁地 Municipal League (IML) and the College of Public Affairs and Education at the University of 缅北禁地 at Springfield. We are honored to serve as the journal鈥檚 editorial home since 2020. This collaboration reflects the College鈥檚 values and mission in serving local communities through the faculty鈥檚 expertise, skills, and experience.

Isabel Skinner

A University of 缅北禁地 Springfield researcher has co-authored a new study showing that the way political leaders talk about refugees can significantly influence public opinion.

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collage of speech and debate team members

This past year has been a time of growth and expansion for the Speech and Debate Team! The team continued to compete exclusively in 9 online tournaments.

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Dr. Jae Sik Ha

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Degree: MA, Communication 2012

Title: Director of the Educator Effectiveness Department at the 缅北禁地 State Board of Education

How has the Comm Program helped prepare you for your job? Being able to confidently speak in front of a group of people and being able to successfully communicate my ideas in writing helped me succeed.

Future goals: I am currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Education Policy and Organizational Leadership at the University of 缅北禁地 Urbana-Champaign.

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Cristian Leon-Vallejo

Cristian Leon-Vallejo came to the University of 缅北禁地 Springfield as a first-generation student from a small Latino family - and now he鈥檚 leaving with a degree in communications and a legacy of leadership across campus. Congratulations, Cristian!

Matt O'Shea

Matt O鈥橲hea鈥檚 road to a communication degree from the University of 缅北禁地 Springfield wasn鈥檛 easy. He attended four schools, faced academic setbacks, went to rehab and built a family along the way. Today, he鈥檚 not just crossing the finish line鈥攈e鈥檚 proving it鈥檚 never too late to finish what you started.

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The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield Mock Trial team secured victories in its first rounds of the 2024-25 season at the 缅北禁地 State University Invitational, held Nov. 1-3. The event featured 30 teams from seven states and is recognized as one of the most competitive invitational tournaments leading up to the regional rounds in February 2025.

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