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Nov 07, 2025
UIS students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the 2025 University of Illinois Springfield University Experience Survey. This study is vital for understanding our university and guiding initiatives to…
Nov 21, 2025
Dear Faculty,
We hope this email finds you well. We are gathering university-wide input to help shape UIS’ future direction in AI research, development, and university support infrastructure. This short…
Nov 19, 2025
The UIS Athletics Department is accepting nominations for the 2026 UIS Athletics Hall of Fame Class! The nomination period is open through the end of the calendar year, so don’t miss the chance to recognize former…
Nov 17, 2025
Dear faculty and staff:
The University of Illinois Springfield gains its post-secondary school accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). In August 2018, UIS was reaccredited by the HLC…
Nov 10, 2025
11.10.25
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
The University Experience Survey remains available through Nov. 21. Over the past three weeks, you should have received a series of emails inviting you to participate. The next reminder email will be…
Nov 03, 2025
November 2025
From Provost Schwab
Greetings,
As we barrel toward the later part of the semester and the wonderful change of fall foliage, I’ve been reminded of the importance of self-care during this busy time of the year. I was recently…
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Employee Recognition
Nov 12, 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
Nov 20, 2025
What do you like about your job?
What I love most about my job is meeting UIS alumni and friends, hearing about their time at Sangamon State or UIS, learning about their careers and discovering their passions. It’s…
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The UIS community is invited to presentations by finalists for the position of Dean, College of Public Affairs and Education in UHB 3145 on the following dates:
Monday, December 1 – 2:15-3:15 pm
Wednesday,…
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To ensure the resilience and continuity of our essential university operations, Information Technology Services is conducting a Planned Disaster Recovery (DR) Failover Exercise on Tuesday, January 6,…
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The UIS community is invited to presentations by finalists for the position of Dean, College of Public Affairs and Education in UHB 3145 on the following dates:
Monday, December 1 – 2:15-3:15 pm
Wednesday,…