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Jun 17, 2026
The Springfield area is forecast to be impacted by significant severe weather this afternoon and evening, including the potential for hail, damaging winds and tornadoes. Due to the forecast, UIS is implementing…
Jun 17, 2026
New State Budget Provides Continued Support For Higher Education
To the members of the University of Illinois System community,
I’m pleased to report that the Illinois General Assembly has approved and Gov. JB…
Jun 17, 2026
The Springfield area is forecast to be impacted by significant severe weather this afternoon and evening, including the potential for hail, damaging winds and tornadoes. Due to the forecast, UIS is implementing…
Jun 17, 2026
Presidential Search: Share Your Perspective by June 22
Members of the UIS Community –
Thank you to those of you who were able to participate in the presidential search town hall. Recordings of all three town…
Jun 02, 2026
6.2.26
Dear Colleagues —
I am pleased to share that, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Dr. Steven Johnson Jr. will be named Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (Designate), effective June 16, 2026.…
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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The Search Committee tasked with finding the next president of the U of I System — a successor to President Tim Killeen, who concludes his distinguished tenure on June 30, 2027 — will host a series of town halls on…
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The Search Committee tasked with finding the next president of the U of I System — a successor to President Tim Killeen, who concludes his distinguished tenure on June 30, 2027 — will host a series of town halls on…
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Join in on the fun and enjoy comradery between UIS staff at our Summer Bocce Ball League championship!
The Staff Summer Bocce Ball League I championship game will be held Wednesday, June 17, at noon at Rec Park…
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Join in on the fun and enjoy comradery between UIS staff at our Summer Bocce Ball League championship!
The Staff Summer Bocce Ball League I championship game will be held Wednesday, June 17, at noon at Rec Park…