UIS Orbit is a resource for University of Illinois Springfield employees to find important news and announcements, new hire information, human resources info, upcoming employee events and more!
Aug 17, 2026
Mark your calendar to attend the annual Faculty-Staff Kickoff at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Student Union Ballroom. You will hear from the chancellor and vice chancellors about university priorities for the coming…
Aug 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…
Aug 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…
Aug 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…
Jul 01, 2026
7.1.26
Dear Faculty & Staff —
Following President Killeen’s June 18 announcement, this message confirms the 2% merit-based salary program for the 2026-27 academic year. The 2% merit-based salary program is to be distributed at the…
Apr 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,…
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Cybersecurity training helps you stay safer online, and your feedback is important. Please take the short Cybersecurity Training Survey before August 21. All responses are confidential. We appreciate your participation…
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Sign up for website editor training on the uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.
Web Editor Training Sign Up
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Get ready for a successful semester with practical tools, fresh ideas, and strategies to help you thrive this fall!
Join us every Tuesday at 9:30 am for a 30‑minute workshop series designed to help you prepare for…
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Student Employment will be holding a campus-wide session for Hiring Student Employees on August 18, 2026, from 1:00-3:00pm. We encourage all supervisors and departmental staff involved with student employees to attend…
