UIS Associate Professor Noah Reynolds named the 2026 University Scholar
Noah Reynolds, associate professor of biology at the University of Illinois Springfield, has been named University Scholar for 2026. This prestigious award, the highest faculty honor from the University of Illinois System, recognizes outstanding teaching and scholarship. Only one faculty member receives the award annually at UIS.“I am honored and extremely grateful to have been selected for the University Scholar award,” Reynolds said. “I have benefited immensely from the support of my colleagues and the
LLCC to host former U.S. Diplomat Tom Selinger Oct. 21
Lincoln Land Community College will host former U.S. Foreign Service Officer Tom Selinger for a special presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 3-4 p.m. in the Trutter Center on LLCC’s main campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd., Springfield. The presentation is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be served. Selinger, who served 27 years in the U.S. Foreign Service, will share stories and insights about American diplomacy and the role diplomats have played in advancing U.S. interests around the
LLCC’s “Haunted Lab” returns Oct. 23
Lincoln Land Community College invites families to experience the popular "Haunted Lab" on Friday, Oct. 23 from 5:30-8 p.m. in upper Sangamon Hall on the LLCC-Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road. This free event is open to children of all ages, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Attendees will enjoy spooky science demonstrations, participate in hands-on activities and learn about simple experiments they can try at home. Science shows, led by LLCC Chemistry and Biology club members and guided by
LLCC to host inaugural Illinois Health Care Educators Conference
The Professional Development Institute at Lincoln Land Community College will host the 2026 Illinois Health Care Educators Conference on Nov. 6, 2026, at Northfield Inn, Suites and Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr., Springfield. The day-long conference, Pathways to Practice: Building a Health Care Educator Network, is designed to bring together health care educators from secondary and post-secondary institutions across Illinois to share best practices, strengthen professional networks and explore
SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT SWEARS IN TWELVE NEW OFFICERS
Today, Springfield Police Chief Joe Behl had the honor of swearing in twelve new Springfield Police officers during a ceremony attended by Mayor Misty Buscher, city officials, and proud family and friends. Each officer officially took the oath of service, marking the beginning of their careers with the Springfield Police Department. The Springfield Police Department proudly welcomes the following officers to its ranks: Tayor Barlow, Sean Coffey, Mackenzie Durst, Zachary Frazho, Connor Goett, Dalton
LLCC’s Trutter Museum & Murray Gallery to feature “Unboxed” Sept. 28-Oct. 23 Artist discussion Thursday, Oct. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Trutter Museum & Murray Gallery at Lincoln Land Community College will host the exhibit “Unboxed: A Study in Black and Primary” Sept. 28-Oct. 23. The exhibit features works by Illinois native Austin Wells who uses cardboard, primary colors, mixed media and layered imagery. The public is invited to view the exhibit weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and attend an artist discussion with light refreshments in the museum/gallery on Thursday, Oct. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The museum and gallery are located on the upper
