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Explore AI Tools Available to UIS Employees

Ago 17, 2026

UIS employees have access to a variety of AI tools to support teaching, research, communication and everyday work. These resources include AI tools available through the University of Illinois, along with guidance to...

Explore professional development resources through Academic Impressions

Ago 14, 2026

Looking for a way to build your skills, explore leadership opportunities or strengthen your professional development? UIS faculty, staff and students have free access to Academic Impressions, an online professional...

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Higher Learning Commission Reaffirmation of Accreditation Update

Ago 14, 2026

UIS is preparing for its next Higher Learning Commission (HLC) comprehensive evaluation, a critical step in reaffirming our institutional accreditation through 2028 and beyond. Over the next 15 months, members of our...

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UIS Chancellor’s Thinkers Series to feature former Congresswoman Cheri Callahan Bustos

Ago 12, 2026

WHAT: University of Illinois Springfield Chancellor Janet L. Gooch will host a conversation with former Congresswoman and UIS alum Cheri Callahan Bustos as part of her Chancellor’s Thinkers Series event titled “A Call...

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Faculty-Staff Kickoff Recording

Ago 26, 2026

Good afternoon, faculty and staff — Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Faculty-Staff Kickoff on Aug. 21. It was energizing to come together as a campus community, reflect on where we are headed and look ahead to the opportunities we...

Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.

Chancellor

Annual disclosure window opens Sept. 14, 2026

Sep 08, 2026

This year's window for Reporting Non-University Activities (RNUA) will be Monday, September 14, 2026 - Monday, September 28, 2026. Even if there are no activities to report, a disclosure must be submitted by each covered...

Carissa Isenberg

Associate Director, Pre-Award

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Employee Recognition

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Mar 03, 2026

Jeff Sudduth named UIS Employee of the Month for February 2026

Jeff Sudduth, IT technical associate for Information Technology Services, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for February 2026. Sudduth’s expertise supports other units on...

Getting to Know You

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Jun 03, 2026

Getting to Know You: Michaela Schroeder

What do you like about your job? I love working with students and supporting them throughout their journey at UIS. I also enjoy collaborating with our campus partners, such as Residence Life, Dining, UIC...