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Oct 23, 2025
New Website Features
You spoke and we listened! The web team has added some new features and blocks based on feedback and requests.
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There is now Image Cards with a…
Oct 22, 2025
Do you have an interesting hobby outside of work, or know a coworker who does? MediaStrategy is looking for faculty and staff to feature in our "Meet a Star" series, which spotlightsthe unique things UIS employees do…
Oct 21, 2025
Greetings,
Between October 20-24, Facilities will begin testing the heating systems in the legacy campus buildings to prepare for the colder months ahead. These tests will primarily take place in the early mornings…
Oct 20, 2025
Dear Campus Community,
The annual fire drills for this year will be conducted on Thursday November 6th and Friday November 7 for the UIS campus. Please pay special attention to…
Dec 09, 2025
12.9.25
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
As the holiday season draws near, I have been reflecting on what makes me proud to be a Prairie Star. It is not just our accomplishments, though we have many to celebrate. It is the spirit of this…
Dec 04, 2025
December 2025
From Provost Schwab
Greetings,
As we approach the end of the fall semester, I want to send a note of appreciation to all members of the UIS community for all you do. Over the Thanksgiving break I had a chance to reflect on…
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Employee Recognition
Feb 19, 2025
Heath Bruce, assistant director of marketing, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for February 2025.
“Heath has consistently demonstrated outstanding performance in working…
Getting to Know You
Jul 15, 2025
Where have you lived or traveled?
I grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, where much of my time was spent playing, watching and thinking about sports. That passion, combined with my love of anatomy and physiology, made…
Employee Events
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