Dear faculty and staff:

The University of Illinois Springfield gains its post-secondary school accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). In August 2018, UIS was reaccredited by the HLC through August 2028. UIS follows the open pathway for maintaining accreditation with HLC. During the 2027-28 academic year, UIS will submit its comprehensive evaluation materials and its Federal Compliance Review by Oct. 11, 2027. HLC will conduct a comprehensive evaluation with peer review and site visit on Nov. 8-9, 2027.

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield invites the public to a virtual panel discussion, “From City Halls to Statehouses: Lessons from the 2025 Elections.” The event will bring together top political scholars, journalists and UIS alumni to break down key local or statewide races in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia, Minnesota, Illinois and beyond.

WHEN: Noon Nov. 20

WHERE: Zoom

Professor Jason Pierceson's recent article, “After Bostock: conservative judges, LGBTQ rights, and the conservative movement”, examines how the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, which overturned abortion rights, has been weaponized by conservative judges to undermine transgender rights litigation, mirroring broader conservative political attacks.