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Enhancements to Academic Program Pages with New Tuition and Career Information

Jul 20, 2026

The Office of Web and Digital Strategy has introduced new features to the University of Illinois Springfield's academic program pages to give prospective students clearer, more actionable information as they explore...

Lot D Upgrades - What's New

Jul 08, 2026

Lot D Has Been Upgraded — Here's What's New Parking Operations has completed more than $1 million in improvements to Parking Lot D, which is now available for parking. Improvements include a new surface, a new...

Introducing the New UIS AI Chat

Jul 07, 2026

Helping Visitors Find Answers Faster Beginning July 20, visitors to the UIS website will notice a new feature designed to make finding information easier: the UIS AI Chat. You can access the chat by clicking the '...

UIS Update 7.6.26

Jul 06, 2026

7.6.26 Dear UIS Community: While many of our students are enjoying summer break, the important work across our university continues. From expanding international partnerships to recognizing outstanding employees...

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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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Nov 12, 2025

Dre Duvendack Visk named UIS Employee of the Month for November 2025

Dre Duvendack Visk, program coordinator for Gender & Sexuality Student Services and interim program director for the Women’s Center, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for...

Getting to Know You

Abr 02, 2026

Getting to Know You: Jeffrey Powell

What do you like about your job? On the really good days, I get to work with students who need a reminder of why they are here. I encourage them to push themselves in their classes and help connect them with...