Good afternoon, faculty and staff —
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Faculty-Staff Kickoff on Aug. 21. It was energizing to come together as a...
Ago 26, 2026
Applications Open for the NEW Chancellor’s Associate Program
The Chancellor’s Office is accepting applications for the Chancellor’s Associate Program, a professional development opportunity designed to provide eligible...
Ago 24, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Happy First Day of Classes, Prairie Stars!
8.24.26
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
Today marks the 56th first day of classes since our university welcomed its first students in 1970. While a...
Ago 20, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Aug. 21 Kickoff Meeting Reminder
8.20.26
Good morning, faculty and staff —
Happy Move-in Day! It’s so great to see our campus community energized as we welcome new and returning...
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...
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 02, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Announcement
6.2.26
Dear Colleagues —
I am pleased to share that, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Dr. Steven Johnson Jr. will be...
Mayo 18, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 5.18.26
5.18.26
Dear UIS Community:
Thank you to all who helped with commencement. Commencement is an incredible reminder of why we do the work we do each day....
Mayo 04, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 5.4.26
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 event. I...
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....