University of Illinois at Springfield

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The University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) is a small, liberal arts university and the third campus of the University of Illinois. UIS was established in 1969 as Sangamon State University by the Illinois General Assembly and became a part of the University of Illinois on July 1, 1995.

The 746 acre (3.0 km²) campus is located on the southeast side of Springfield, Illinois near Lake Springfield.

Known for its focus on teaching, faculty and a record in business education, UIS serves 5,500 students in 18 master's degree, 20 undergraduate programs, and a doctorate in Public Administration. The academic curriculum of the campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, and array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues in its academic and community service pursuits.

UIS (along with Governors State University) was once one of the two upper-division and graduate universities in Illinois. Since 2001 UIS has switched to a full four-year undergraduate program, adding 100 freshmen and 100 sophomores to the university under the name of Capital Scholars. In 2006, 250 more freshmen were added, making the Capital Scholars a general education-type program and the original Capital Scholars into a honors program under the name of Capital Honors Scholars. Honors students are currently required to live on-campus in the Lincoln Residence Hall. Future residence halls and facilities are in the works for this expanding university, including a 4,000 seat arena, a new recreation center, and more suite-style and townhouse-style residences.

The campus offers many small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction, and an evolving technology-enhanced learning environment. UIS is also marketing online education.

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