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Abr 07, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.7.25

4.7.25 Good afternoon, UIS: Commencement is just a month away, marking an exciting time for our students. I encourage everyone to sign up as a...

Mar 26, 2025

2025-2026 Faculty Sabbaticals

03.26.25 Dear Colleagues & Students: I am pleased to announce the Board of Trustees has approved the following faculty for sabbatical leave during...

Mar 24, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.24.25

3.24.25 Happy Monday, UIS— Thank you to everyone who welcomed our Board of Trustees to campus last week. During the meeting, the BOT approved the...

Mar 19, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: Non-Tenure Track Faculty Contract Tentative Agreement

3.19.25 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The University of Illinois Springfield and UPI Local 4100 Non-Tenure Track Faculty Union have reached a...

Mar 10, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: Non-Tenure Track Faculty Union Bargaining Update

3.10.25 Dear students, faculty and staff: The UPI Local 4100 Non-Tenure Track Faculty Union, which represents 43 non-tenure-track faculty, delivered a...

Mar 10, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.10.25

3.10.25 Happy spring break week! Thank you to everyone who attended the Employee Information Session on March 4. We had an outstanding turnout. If you...