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Mayo 21, 2026
Wildlife sightings around campus are a common occurrence. However, this time of year, a fawn may be spotted curled up in the grass, under a shrub, or tucked next to a building. Please do not approach them - they are...
Mayo 21, 2026
Dear members of the University of Illinois System community, I am writing to share an important update on the search for the next president of the U of I System. The Search Committee met for the first time today...
Mayo 13, 2026
Greetings, Campus Community, In tandem with the classroom lighting upgrade project in UHB, UIS electricians began work this week alongside external contractors to upgrade the environmental controls. Work will...
Mayo 12, 2026
The Public Affairs Center (PAC) is temporarily closed from Tuesday, May 12, to Monday, June 8, to support the completion of our major plumbing infrastructure project, which requires a full building water shutdown....
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....
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
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,...
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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Employee Recognition

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Mar 10, 2026
Matthew Scrivano named UIS Employee of the Month for March 2026
Matthew Scrivano, records and registration officer, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for March 2026.  Scrivano’s knowledge allows him to support ...

Getting to Know You

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Abr 20, 2026
Getting to Know You: Shannon Stanley
Can you give us a brief timeline of how my career led me to UIS? I chose a career in higher education inspired by my own experience as a first-generation college student. That journey shaped my professional purpose...

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