5.4.26
Dear UIS Community:
The 55th annual commencement will take place on Saturday, May 9, at the Bank of Springfield Center. A total of 1,...
Abr 22, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: David Meredith named Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Retention Management
4.22.26
Dear Faculty and Staff,
I am pleased to share that David Meredith has been named the University of Illinois Springfield’s next vice chancellor...
Abr 21, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.21.26
4.21.26
Dear UIS Community:
With less than three weeks until Commencement, this time of year always feels a bit bittersweet. It’s a privilege to...
Abr 20, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Moving forward together at UIS
4.20.26
Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,
Late last night, UIS and UPI Local 4100 Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Union reached a tentative agreement on a...
Abr 10, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Leadership Announcement - Congratulations to Dr. Jamarco Clark
4.10.26
Dear Colleagues —
Dr. Jamarco Clark, vice chancellor for student affairs, has shared that he will be leaving UIS to take on an exciting new...
Abr 06, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.6.26
3.23.26
Dear UIS Community:
UIS is working to reach a collective bargaining agreement with the Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Chapter of UPI Local 4100....
Mar 26, 2026
UIS Chancellor’s Thinkers Series to feature former Congresswoman Cheri Callahan Bustos
The April 7 Chancellor’s Thinkers Series event featuring former Congresswoman Cheri Callahan Bustos has been postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday, September...
Mar 23, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.23.26
3.23.2026
Dear UIS Community:
Last week, UIS hosted the March Board of Trustees meeting. We were thrilled to see the Board vote to approve our proposed...
Mar 10, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: New Mental Health Self-Assessment Tools
3.10.26
Dear faculty, staff and students,
I am pleased to share that the University of Illinois System’s Mental Health Awareness and Support...
Mar 09, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.9.26
3.9.26
Dear UIS Community:
The spring semester is moving quickly, and I hope you’ll consider joining us for the next Chancellor Thinkers Series...
Feb 23, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.23.26
2.23.26
Dear UIS Community:
The midpoint of the semester is approaching, which means it's almost time for the Spring Employee Information Session. I...
Feb 19, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Spring Employee Information Session is March 5
2.19.26
Dear Faculty and Staff,
I would like to invite you to the Spring Employee Information Session at 3 p.m. March 5 in Brookens Auditorium. During...
Feb 09, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.9.26
2.9.26
Dear UIS Community:
Thank you to everyone who attended the RISE Professional Development Retreat last Friday and helped make the day a success....
Ene 26, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.26.26
1.26.26
Big things are happening on campus. Thank you to everyone for your flexibility and patience as this work progresses.
Construction on the new...
Ene 22, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Important Commencement Information
1.22.26
Dear Students —
UIS Commencement will be here before we know it, and our Commencement Committee is hard at work planning the 2026 ceremonies,...
Ene 20, 2026
REGISTRATION OPEN! - RISE Professional Development Retreat
1.20.26
Dear Faculty and Staff —
Three days remain to register for the upcoming RISE Professional Development Retreat. I hope as many of you...
Ene 12, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.12.26
1.12.26
As we kick off the new year, take a moment to celebrate our Seven Star Successes of 2025. From strengthening the Illinois economy and earning...
Ene 09, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Registration Open for the Feb. 6 RISE Retreat!
1.9.26
Dear Faculty and Staff —
I am excited to share with you details about this year’s RISE Professional Development Retreat, scheduled for Feb....
Dic 09, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: Happy Holidays, Prairie Stars!
12.9.25
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
As the holiday season draws near, I have been reflecting on what makes me proud to be a Prairie Star. It is...
Dic 08, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 12.8.25
11.24.25
Happy Holidays,
As we head into the final stretch before a well-earned holiday break, I want to express my gratitude for your dedication and...
Nov 24, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.24.25
11.24.25
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
I hope you all find time this week to rest, recharge and enjoy a meal with friends, family or anyone who brings...