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Jul 21, 2022
The University of Illinois Springfield has named Melissa Beisel the new director of the Department of Residence Life. She will oversee housing operations for more than 900 students living on the UIS campus. Her...
Jul 21, 2022
401 E. Washington Street building in downtown Springfield, future home of the UIS Innovation Center.
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees on Thursday approved the purchase of a property in downtown...
Jul 21, 2022
Annual Evaluation season has officially wrapped up for 2022! We would like to thank everyone for participating and for your patience as we rolled out the new electronic evaluation form. This system was an overall...
Jul 19, 2022
University of Illinois Springfield baseball pitcher Quinn Gudaitis was selected today in the Major League Baseball Draft. He was picked in the 16th round by the Detroit Tigers. Gudaitis is the second...
Jun 02, 2026
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 named Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (Designate), effective June 16, 2026....
Abr 28, 2026
April-May 2026
From Provost Schwab
Dear Colleagues,
With final exam week and commencement in sight, my message is simple: thank you. Commencement reminds us why our work matters—students crossing the stage, families and friends cheering,...
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