Past Chancellors and Presidents of UIS-SSU
In 1995, the University of Illinois acquired Sangamon State University (SSU) as its third campus. The university became known as the University of Illinois at Springfield, and the initials became UIS.
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Dr. Susan J. Koch
Chancellor, UIS 2011-2020
![Dr. Lynn](/sites/default/files/2021-08/Lynn.jpeg)
Dr. Naomi B. Lynn
President, SSU and Chancellor, UIS 1991-2001
![Dr. Lacy](/sites/default/files/2021-08/lacy.jpeg)
Dr. Alex Lacy
President, SSU 1978-1984
![Dr. Ringeisen](/sites/default/files/2021-08/ringeisen-sm.jpeg)
Dr. Richard D. Ringeisen
Chancellor, UIS 2001-2010
![Dr. Long](/sites/default/files/2021-08/Long.jpeg)
Dr. Durward Long
President, SSU 1984-1990
![Dr. Spencer](/sites/default/files/2021-08/Spencer.jpeg)
Dr. Robert Spencer
President, SSU 1969-1977