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

Explore archived new faculty introductions 2008 forward

News

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...

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...

Dic 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...

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,...

Nov 17, 2025

HLC Visit Dates and Call for Subcommittee Members

Dear faculty and staff: The University of Illinois Springfield gains its post-secondary school accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC...

Nov 03, 2025

Message from the Provost: Academic Affairs Newsletter - November 2025

November 2025 From Provost Schwab Greetings, As we barrel toward the later part of the semester and the wonderful change of fall foliage, I’ve been...

Oct 06, 2025

Message from the Provost: Academic Affairs Newsletter - September-October 2025

From Provost Schwab Greetings, I hope your fall semester is progressing in good ways. It is hard to believe that the mid-point of the semester is...

Sep 25, 2025

Reminder: Good Idea Fund deadline is Oct. 1

We are excited to announce that the Good Idea Fund is available again this year! This initiative offers one-time (non-recurring) funds to support...