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Feb 26, 2026
Join us for the next installment of the Chancellor’s Thinkers Series as we continue a year of dialogue, reflection, and discovery.
A Call to Think: Authentic Leadership
Tuesday, April 7
5:30–7:15 p.m. (...
Feb 26, 2026
The Prepare for Illinois’ Future program powered by Kaplan’s All Access License will continue, ensuring ongoing support for students across Illinois!
Our partners with Kaplan are thrilled that UIS students have...
Feb 18, 2026
The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries of Illinois (CARLI) is pleased to announce the availability of its application for the CARLI Member OER Initiative. This OER Initiative will provide...
Feb 16, 2026
Finding information on the UIS website just got easier.
The Office of Web and Digital Strategy has enhanced the website’s search functionality by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), delivering more accurate,...
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
Oct 08, 2025
Michele Gribbins, associate provost for institutional research and effectiveness, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for October 2025.
During her time at UIS, Gribbins has...
Getting to Know You
Ene 07, 2026
Can you give a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?
I started as a graduate student in the Doctorate of Public Administration (DPA) program here at UIS in 2013, while working full time as the HR...
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