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Feb 13, 2026
Dear faculty,
The 55th annual UIS Commencement ceremonies will be held at the Bank of Springfield Center in downtown Springfield on Saturday, May 9, 2026. There will be two ceremonies as follows:
12:30 p.m. -…
Feb 12, 2026
As part of our All Access partnership with Kaplan, we are hosting a series of exclusive professional development sessions specifically for faculty and staff this semester. These opportunities are designed to provide…
Feb 11, 2026
Phone Service Outage: Receiving Calls from Outside UIS
We are currently experiencing a hardware failure that is affecting campus phone service. At this time, outgoing calls and internal office‑to‑office calls are…
Feb 10, 2026
The Chancellor's Awards
It's time to nominate a deserving colleague (or colleagues!) for the following awards:
The 19th Annual CARE Award: The Chancellor’s Award to Recognize Excellence in Civil Service
The…
Feb 09, 2026
2.9.26
Dear UIS Community:
Thank you to everyone who attended the RISE Professional Development Retreat last Friday and helped make the day a success. Special thanks to Dr. Jamarco Clark for stepping in during the Chancellor’s Thinker Series…
Feb 05, 2026
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gregg “Bagel” Johnson as the next Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education (CPAE), pending final approval by the Board of Trustees. Dr. Johnson…
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Employee Recognition
Jan 29, 2026
Building service worker in Facilities and Services Yoselin Gonzalez has been named the 2025 Employee of the Year at the University of Illinois Springfield. She was honored during a reception on Jan. 29, 2026, in the…
Getting to Know You
Feb 04, 2026
What’s something you’re really proud of?
One accomplishment I am especially proud of is graduating in December 2025 with my Master of Business Administration. Earning my MBA was a long-term personal and professional…
Employee Events
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As part of our All Access partnership with Kaplan, we are hosting a series of exclusive professional development sessions specifically for faculty and staff this semester. These opportunities are designed to…
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As part of our All Access partnership with Kaplan, we are hosting a series of exclusive professional development sessions specifically for faculty and staff this semester. These opportunities are designed to…
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Three Virtual OER Meetups for Faculty, Instructors, and Librarians:
OER Meetup for STEM Faculty, Instructors, and Librarians, February 6, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
OER Meetup for Social Sciences Faculty, Instructors, and…
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The next installment of the Employee Development Series on Time Entry Systems and Leaves of Absence will be held virtually on February 24, 2026 from 9 to 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend the online session. Systems…