The state budget proposed today by Gov. JB Pritzker would provide a 2.7 percent increase in state-appropriated general operating funds for the University of Illinois System, increasing the system’s general funds appropriation to $730.1 million for the coming fiscal year. The proposal represents a continuation of the vital reinvestment our state and Gov. Pritzker have made in recent years in public higher education.

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Please be aware that this Friday, February 21, Parking Lot J will be closed to campus for parking due to an event being held at the Student Union.

On this date, please make sure to plan accordingly and utilize alternate parking lots authorized by your parking hang tag.

Parking OperationsOffice: BSB 43Phone: (217) 206-8502Email: parking@uis.edu

Heath Bruce, assistant director of marketing, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for February 2025.

“Heath has consistently demonstrated outstanding performance in working with faculty and staff across different units on campus and assisting them in planning and implementing marketing campaigns,” his nominator said.

His nominator highlighted his willingness to go above and beyond to help others.