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Hired! Middle grades education major John Tanner graduated with a job. He’ll be working as a seventh and eighth-grade social studies teacher for North Greene Unit District 3 in White Hall, Illinois. ➡️Say #YesToUIS! Apply today at uis.edu/apply #Hired #Graduate #CareerSuccess
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UIS Emergency Alert: Severe weather approaching UIS. Seek shelter now.
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Congrats to Tracy Rakes, immigration adviser in the Office of International Student Services, who was named the #UISedu Employee of the Month for June 2026. ➡️ Read more: bit.ly/4xbaz78
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Meet Erica Thomas, a communication major from Springfield, Illinois. She chose #UISedu because it was affordable and close to family. 📚 Now back at UIS for her master’s degree, Erica says she’s proud to be part of a welcoming community. ➡️ Say #YesToUIS! Apply today at uis.edu/apply
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University of Illinois Springfield retweeted
A @UISedu epidemiologist and her students are distributing free radon test kits, hosting health education workshops, and connecting Sangamon County residents with lung cancer screenings — because only 1 in 5 at-risk Americans gets screened. uis.edu/news/uis-project-foc…
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@Baseball_UIS is holding a youth camp this week, giving young athletes from across the community the opportunity to sharpen their skills and learn from UIS coaches and players. #UISedu ➡️ Learn more about @UISAthletics summer camps: uisprairiestarscamps.com
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Hired! History major Mikayla Rodgers graduated with a job. She’s working as a park guide for the @NatlParkService in Springfield, Illinois. ➡️Say #YesToUIS! Apply today at uis.edu/apply #Hired #Graduate #CareerSuccess
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🏗️ The future #UISedu Library Commons is taking shape on the quad! The three-story, 52,000-square-foot facility is being funded through a $42.6 million investment from the State of Illinois and managed by the @illinoiscdb. Scheduled to open in 2027, it will bring together library services, advising, career development and technology support in one student-centered space. ➡️ uis.edu/library-commons
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Meet Anna Velazquez, a pre-nursing major from Palatine. She chose #UISedu for its welcoming community and small class sizes. 📚 Through Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority Inc. and her work in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, she found a home away from home at UIS. ➡️ Say #YesToUIS! Apply today at uis.edu/apply
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Choosing between living on campus and commuting? This blog breaks down the perks of both so you can find the college experience that fits you best. ➡️Read more: go.uis.edu/CampusLiving
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This mama and baby deer were spotted outside Founders Residence Hall. It’s fawning season at #UISedu. If you spot a fawn alone, its mother is likely nearby, so please admire it from a distance and leave it undisturbed. 📷 Michele Gribbins
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Hired! #UISedu management information systems major Chidera Okafor graduated with a job. She’s working as a digital risk consultant for @EYnews in Chicago. ➡️Say #YesToUIS! Apply today at uis.edu/apply #Hired #Graduate #CareerSuccess
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Hired! #UISedu master of public history graduate Anna Newby graduated with a job. She’s working as a park ranger for the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, New York. ➡️Say #YesToUIS! Apply today at uis.edu/apply #Hired #Graduate #CareerSuccess
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Meet Adan Salgado Carmona, a computer science major from Chicago. He chose #UISedu for its affordability and the welcoming community he found through the Diversity Center. 📚 The Men of Color Initiative helped him connect with others and find a home away from home. ➡️ Say #YesToUIS! Apply today at uis.edu/apply
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Congrats to Libby Price, assistant athletic director for strategic communications & operations, who was named the #UISedu Employee of the Month for May 2026. ➡️Read more: bit.ly/4f963zE
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Christopher Stevens chose #UISedu to stay close to home while pursuing his passion for psychology and mental health counseling. From training for his first 8K at TRAC to building lasting mentorships with faculty, his UIS experience helped shape both his career path and personal growth. ➡️ Read his story: go.uis.edu/Stevens
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Meet Kaytelynn Ward, a psychology major from Wonder Lake, Illinois. Kaytelynn chose #UISedu for its affordability and close-knit campus community. 📚 ➡️ Say #YesToUIS! Apply today at uis.edu/apply
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⚡ Plug in and power up! #UISedu now has electric vehicle charging stations on campus. In partnership with @CWLP_, four EV charging ports have been installed in Lot I North near TRAC. ➡️ Learn More: go.uis.edu/EVcharging
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Artificial intelligence is transforming how students learn and work, and #UISedu faculty are making sure they are ready. Across disciplines, students are gaining hands-on experience with AI tools. #AI #AILearning ➡️ Learn More: go.uis.edu/AIFaculty
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University of Illinois Springfield retweeted
BEST IN THE MIDWEST! ⭐️ Madelyn Miller-Ross earned All-Region honors in the outdoor 5K after running the top time in the Midwest Region this spring at 16:19.76. #WeAreStars | ow.ly/XNT350Z1jav
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