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Dec 09, 2025
The Office of Web & Digital Strategy is collecting feedback to guide the upcoming redesign of the uis.edu website. We’d like your perspective on what’s working well and what could be improved. Your input will help…
Dec 08, 2025
As finals draw near, we know this time can bring extra stress, long study hours, and added pressure for students. While doing their best academically matters, mental health and overall well-being are just as important…
Dec 05, 2025
Why We’re Standardizing Menu Terminology
Inconsistent menus — where different parts of a site use different labels for the same content — can confuse users, slow down navigation, and undermine trust in the site.…
Dec 03, 2025
Campus Friends,
I wanted to let you know that UIS has announced the addition of women’s flag football to the athletics portfolio as our 18th Prairie Star sport this afternoon.
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Dec 08, 2025
11.24.25
Happy Holidays,
As we head into the final stretch before a well-earned holiday break, I want to express my gratitude for your dedication and hard work. You are the reason I and so many others are proud to be Prairie Stars.
To…
Dec 04, 2025
December 2025
From Provost Schwab
Greetings,
As we approach the end of the fall semester, I want to send a note of appreciation to all members of the UIS community for all you do. Over the Thanksgiving break I had a chance to reflect on…
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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
Dec 04, 2025
How did you get started in your career field?
I graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law in December 2014. From there, I began working as an appellate prosecutor and assistant special prosecutor for…
Employee Events
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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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Sign up for website editor training on the uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.
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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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All faculty and staff are invited to a Holiday Party from 4 to 6 p.m., Dec. 18, in the Student Union Ballroom. There will be music, drinks, and appetizers to celebrate the season. Release time will be in effect for…