News

Jun 11, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: Dr. Vickie Cook retirement

6.11.25 Dear colleagues — Dr. Vickie Cook, vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management, has shared her intention to retire from UIS on March...

Jun 06, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: Jill Wilberg named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

6.6.25 Dear Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to share that Jill Wilberg has been named the University of Illinois Springfield’s next vice chancellor for...

Jun 02, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 6.2.25

6.2.25 Happy June, everyone — Summer classes began this week, and much is happening on campus as we prepare to welcome students in the fall. The...

Mayo 19, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 5.19.25

5.19.25 Good afternoon, UIS! Commencement 2025 has come and gone — what an amazing two days of honoring our graduates! Commencement is a complex event...

Mayo 05, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 5.5.25

5.5.25 Good morning, As a community, we are deeply saddened by the recent tragedy in Chatham. Our thoughts are with everyone affected during this...

Abr 21, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.21.25

4.21.25 Happy Monday, UIS: Congratulations to the amazing employees and retirees who were recognized last week at the annual Retirement and Recognition...

Abr 11, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: Immigration Update

4.11.25 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — Over the past week, universities throughout the country have reported instances of students or recent...

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...

Mar 03, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: Share Your Thoughts about the UIS Brand

Dear UIS, Our marketing team is conducting a brief survey to gather feedback about the UIS brand from all employees and students as part of a...

Feb 26, 2025

Please join us on March 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM, in the Student Union Ballroom to celebrate this year's CARE, CAPE and Star Award nominees! Light refreshments...

Feb 24, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.24.25

2.24.25 Good morning, UIS: It’s still February, but warmer weather is around the corner, and the next UIS Update will come out at the start of Spring...

Feb 21, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: Employee Information Session March 4

2.21.25 Dear Faculty and Staff, I would like to invite you to the Spring Employee Information Session at 3 p.m. March 4 in Brookens Auditorium. During...

Feb 18, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Partners with Kaplan to Offer Free Test Prep Courses for Students

2.18.25 Dear Faculty and Staff: I have exciting news regarding the university’s ongoing efforts to best support our students’ success. Through a new...

Feb 17, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: Education Department news

2.17.25 Dear Faculty, Staff and Students — Late last week, the federal Office for Civil Rights published a “Dear Colleague Letter” outlining the current...

Feb 10, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.10.25

2.10.25 Happy Monday, It's time to recognize some of our exceptional employees! Submit a nomination on Orbit through Feb. 14 for the Chancellor's Awards...

Ene 29, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: Federal Updates

1.29.25 Dear students, faculty and staff: UIS leadership has been carefully monitoring the flurry of executive orders announced at the federal level...