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Aug 13, 2025
With myUIS retiring on August 15, students should visit our new portal myUIconnect.
myUIconnect is now the go-to resource for student information and staying connected to UIS.
Student…
Aug 07, 2025
Pattie Piotrowski
Excitement is growing at the University of Illinois Springfield as construction is underway on the new Library Commons building. The publicly funded project was made possible by a $42.5 million…
Aug 05, 2025
The PAC Tower 1 elevator was repaired today and is back in service. Unfortunately, Kone was not able to repair the PAC Tower 2 and Brookens library-side elevators, so both remain offline at this time.
We will…
Aug 05, 2025
We’re excited to invite you to submit a breakout session proposal for the Student Leadership Summit, taking place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in the Student Union Ballroom!
This year’s theme is…
Sep 02, 2025
9.2.25
Good afternoon, UIS:
The fall semester is in full swing, and it’s amazing to see so many students back on campus and the energy they bring to our community. Thank you to the Division of Student Affairs for a wonderful Welcome…
Jul 21, 2025
Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to announce the following faculty have been reappointed, in accordance with the Faculty Personnel Policy governing second- and fourth-year review of probationary faculty at UIS.
2nd Year Reappointment
Brandon…
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Employee Recognition
Oct 25, 2024
Madison Vangunten, a human resources associate at the University of Illinois Springfield, has been named the Employee of the Month for October 2024. She was recognized for her expertise in HR systems, her dedication to…
Getting to Know You
Feb 27, 2025
Donna Bull is an admissions and records coordinator (degree audits).
Can you give me a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?After spending five years teaching general music, band and choir in Sangamon…
Employee Events
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