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Apr 20, 2026
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
The University of Illinois Springfield and the UPI Local 4100 Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Union have reached a tentative agreement on the terms of a 3-year contract. Union members…
Apr 16, 2026
Dear Campus Community:
The Public Affairs Center (PAC) will temporarily close from Tuesday, May 12, to Monday, June 8, to support the completion of our major plumbing infrastructure project, which requires a full…
Apr 16, 2026
The following message was emailed to all UIS students on Thursday, April 16, regarding the Faculty Union strike:
Dear Students,
We know you may have questions about how the ongoing strike involving tenured and…
Apr 15, 2026
Dear UIS Community:
Collective bargaining negotiations between UIS and the union representing tenured and tenure-track faculty continued today. The parties met for 4.5 hours and discussed open issues.…
Apr 20, 2026
4.20.26
Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,
Late last night, UIS and UPI Local 4100 Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Union reached a tentative agreement on a three-year collective bargaining agreement, and we were pleased to have all UIS faculty…
Mar 10, 2026
Academic Affairs Colleagues,
I write to provide an update on the Academic Portfolio Review and Prioritization process. From the beginning, the Academic Portfolio Review (APR) was not intended to be a retrospective exercise. It was designed…
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On Monday, April 20, Parking Lot J will be closed to campus for parking due to an event being held in the Student Union.
On this date, please make sure to plan accordingly and utilize alternate parking…
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The Center for State Policy & Leadership and the Office of Graduate Intern Programs are excited to celebrate our Graduate Public Service Interns and DPA Fellows from the Class of 2026! Please join us for the GPSI…
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The Center for State Policy & Leadership and the Office of Graduate Intern Programs are excited to celebrate our Graduate Public Service Interns and DPA Fellows from the Class of 2026! Please join us for the GPSI…
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When you're building an online course, considering how to keep students interested and engaged can be challenging. Integrating multimedia and interactive elements can ensure that students get the most out of their…