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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 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 14, 2025
Dear students, faculty and staff:
Unfortunately, due to issues beyond our control, Lincoln Residence Hall roofing repairs will cause the Great Room, Seminar Room and Prayer Room to be shut down starting Friday,…
Nov 13, 2025
To UIS Civil Service Employees:
On behalf of the State Universities Civil Service Employee Advisory Committee, we are writing to invite you to participate in an important constituent survey. Your feedback is…
Nov 10, 2025
11.10.25
Happy Monday,
Thank you to everyone who attended SECA Bingo. Together, we raised $1,116 for Compass for Kids, a record-breaking total that reflect your generosity.
Continuing that spirit of connection and impact, I invite you to…
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 06, 2025
What type of research do you do? What fascinates you about it?
I’m an ecohydrologist, which means I study how water moves through the environment and how it interacts with plants, ecosystems and people. My…
Employee Events
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An interactive keynote highlighting global AMR trends, the One Health framework, and community driven interventions that resonate with the American tradition of scientific leadership and civic engagement.
This event…
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A practical session applying a 5×5 risk-assessment matrix to case studies in biosafety and biosecurity. Participants will learn to balance innovation with safety, reflecting the American value of responsible scientific…
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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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This seminar explores mirror-image biology, synthetic systems, and data governance, emphasizing inclusive global collaboration— linking the America 250 ideals of discovery, security, and shared prosperity.
This…