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Ene 12, 2026
This message includes important information for you regarding the Spring 2026 semester. All information has been classified into seven categories: Important Dates, Enrollment and Census Reporting, Email and...
Ene 09, 2026
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
Facilities and Services will be overseeing the inspection and testing of fire alarms the week of January 13-16. The alarm horns and the strobe lights will be activated...
Ene 09, 2026
2026 RISE Professional Development Retreat
This year’s RISE Professional Development Retreat, set for Feb. 6, will introduce and support the CARE Framework, a university-wide approach that focuses on...
Ene 08, 2026
Dear faculty and staff,
I am writing to share that I will be stepping down as president of the University of Illinois System at the end of my current contract, which concludes on June 30, 2027.
Serving in this...
Mar 23, 2026
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 Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Engineering Technology, which will support a strong...
Mar 10, 2026
Academic Affairs Colleagues,
I write to provide an update on the Academic Portfolio Review and Prioritization process. From the beginning, the Academic Portfolio Review (APR) was not intended to be a retrospective exercise. It was designed...
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Employee Recognition
Ene 30, 2025
Building Service Foreman John "Jack" Stege has been named the 2024 Employee of the Year at the University of Illinois Springfield. He was honored during a reception on Jan. 30, 2025, in the UIS Student...
Getting to Know You
Ago 04, 2025
How did you get started in your career field?
My journey into higher education began during my undergraduate years at Kentucky State University, where I was deeply engaged on campus. I started a book club,...
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