UIS welcomes second-largest freshman class in school history
UIS enrolled 353 freshmen for fall 2026, a 13.1% increase from last fall. Transfer enrollment also rose 2.6% to 431 students.
UIS Chancellor’s Thinkers Series to feature former Congresswoman Cheri Callahan Bustos
Chancellor Janet Gooch will be joined by former Congresswoman and UIS alumna Cheri Callahan Bustos for a thoughtful and engaging dialogue on authentic leadership.
UIS Homecoming returns Oct. 4-10
Once a Star, Always a Star is the theme for UIS Homecoming 2026, taking place Oct. 4-10.
Public Affairs Center first floor reopens
Facilities & Services announced that the first floor of PAC has reopened following the completion of the PAC Plumbing Infrastructure Renovation Project.
Rising Stars now accepting employees with up to five years of service
Rising Stars is accepting staff members who have been at UIS for up to five years. Register by Sept. 18.
Register for United Way Day of Action
Register by Sept. 18 to join the United Way Day of Action from 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 2.
Community training on active threat response
The UIS Police Department is offering active threat training at 2 p.m. Sept. 14 and 10 a.m. Sept. 18 in Brookens Auditorium.
Tiny Wins with AI: 30 minutes to work smarter
A four-part workshop series meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays in UHB 2028 or via Zoom. Each 30-minute session covers practical ways to use AI to save time and streamline work.
Mason Kuhn on "Using Magic to Teach Dialogic Feedback"
From noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 17, Mason Kuhn, associate professor in the School of Education, will use “magic” to elicit discussion about dialogic feedback.
Website editor training
Sign up for the bi-monthly website editor training on the uis.edu website. Multiple dates and times are available.
What the Constitution Means to Me
UIS presents "What the Constitution Means to Me" Sept. 17-20 at the UIS Studio Theatre, with performances at various times.
Illinois Old State Capitol tour
Join APAC for a guided tour of the Illinois Old State Capitol with two-time alumna Kaitlin Pottier from 4-5 p.m. on Sept. 18. Meet in the Old State Capitol lobby.
ECCE: The art of the personal essay
From 6-7 p.m. on Sept. 23 in Brookens Auditorium, Andrew Bertaina will discuss his work of personal essays.
