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Ago 17, 2026

Message from the Chancellor: Welcome to the 26-27 Academic Year!

8.17.26 Dear Faculty and Staff: A new academic year is here, and I hope you are looking forward to the semester ahead. It’s an exciting time at UIS! We...

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Ago 13, 2026

Prairie Star Welcome Week Guide

Whether you are a first-year student, a transfer student or a returning student, coming back to college after a long summer can be a lot. Don’t worry if you’...

Jul 28, 2026

Introducing the UIS Campus Communications Form

Getting the right message to the right audience starts with our new Campus Communications Form. Whether you're promoting an event, sharing an important...

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Jul 16, 2026

Grow Your Career with a UIS MBA

Grow Your Career with a UIS MBA Many professionals reach a point where they want more from their careers. Some desire to move into management. Others want...

Jul 06, 2026

UIS Update 7.6.26

7.6.26 Dear UIS Community: While many of our students are enjoying summer break, the important work across our university continues. From expanding...

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Jul 02, 2026

My First Generation College Student Experience

Being a first-generation student—a student whose parents or guardians have not graduated from a four-year college or university—can feel intimidating at first...

Jul 01, 2026

Message from the Chancellor: 2026-27 Merit-Based Salary Program

7.1.26 Dear Faculty & Staff — Following President Killeen’s June 18 announcement, this message confirms the 2% merit-based salary program for...

Jun 18, 2026

Alumni Feature: Kelsey Hall

Kelsey Hall earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois Springfield in 2021. She went on to physician assistant school,...