Here's where you will find links to monthly Academic Affairs newsletters featuring a greeting from Provost Brandon Schwab, opportunities to make a difference, news to celebrate, updates on key initiatives, and more; as well as annual fall newsroom articles introducing new full-time faculty.

Newsletters

Catch up on what's happening in the Provost's Office and Division of Academic Affairs. Links to the past year's Academic Affairs Update monthly newsletters are included below:

Meet New Full-Time Faculty

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News

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Feb 12, 2026
Study Tips
Learning how to best study for exams is a trial-and-error task. Some people just take notes and are good to go for whenever the exam is and others, like me,…
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Feb 05, 2026
Gregg “Bagel” Johnson appointed dean of the UIS College of Public Affairs and Education
Gregg “Bagel” Johnson has been appointed dean of the University of Illinois Springfield College of Public Affairs and Education (CPAE), pending final approval…
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Feb 05, 2026
Message from the Provost: CPAE Leadership Update
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gregg “Bagel” Johnson as the next Dean of the College of Public Affairs and…
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Feb 03, 2026
Message from the Provost: Academic Affairs Newsletter - January-February 2026
January-February 2026 From Provost Schwab Greetings, I’m grateful to see campus (and our online classrooms) back in action with the beginning of the…
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Dec 04, 2025
Message from the Provost: Academic Affairs Newsletter - December 2025
December 2025 From Provost Schwab Greetings, As we approach the end of the fall semester, I want to send a note of appreciation to all members of the…
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Nov 21, 2025
Your Input is Essential to Shaping UIS’ AI Research and Development Strategy
Dear Faculty,  We hope this email finds you well. We are gathering university-wide input to help shape UIS’ future direction in AI research, development,…