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Apr 21, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice has extended the Title II digital accessibility compliance date for public entities our size from April 24, 2026, to April 26, 2027. This change gives institutions additional time to…
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 21, 2026
4.21.26 Dear UIS Community: With less than three weeks until Commencement, this time of year always feels a bit bittersweet. It’s a privilege to watch our students grow and prepare for the next chapter of their lives, and these final…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
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…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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See What's Cooking

Tuesday, April 21st

Soups

Chili
Vegan Tomato

Lunch

Beef Lasagna
Penne Alfredo

Dinner

Grilled Sirloin Steak
Penne Alfredo

World Flavors

Beef Burrito Bowl

Employee Recognition

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Apr 10, 2026
Rukayah Hussein named UIS Employee of the Month for April 2026
Rukayah Hussein, admissions processor for enrollment and retention management, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for April 2026.  Hussein’s hard work and…

Getting to Know You

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Apr 20, 2026
Getting to Know You: Shannon Stanley
Can you give us a brief timeline of how my career led me to UIS? I chose a career in higher education inspired by my own experience as a first-generation college student. That journey shaped my professional purpose…

Employee Events

Graduation breakfast invitation with details for April 22nd event.
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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…
Graduation breakfast invitation with details for April 22nd event.
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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…
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Another round of Take Your Child to Work Day is happening April 23, 2026. We have a full afternoon planned that includes a dorm tour, exercise science activity, E-sports tour and more. We welcome up to 20 kids, aged 10…