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Apr 15, 2026
Over the past six months, the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) web team has made significant strides in improving the university’s search engine performance. Through a focused and data-driven Search Engine…
Apr 14, 2026
Earlier today, the message below was sent to participating students regarding this year’s commencement ceremonies on May 9. This notice is being featured on Orbit in the event that you receive questions from students. …
Apr 14, 2026
Dear colleagues,
The University of Illinois System is launching a Business Modernization and Transformation effort to replace our long‑standing Banner system with a modern, cloud‑based Enterprise Resource Planning (…
Apr 14, 2026
Dear UIS Community:
The University and the union representing tenured and tenure-track faculty continued collective bargaining negotiations today, meeting for five hours. During today’s joint session, the parties…
Apr 10, 2026
4.10.26
Dear Colleagues —
Dr. Jamarco Clark, vice chancellor for student affairs, has shared that he will be leaving UIS to take on an exciting new opportunity as the next vice president for student affairs for Wichita State University,…
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…
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Employee Recognition
Apr 10, 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
Apr 02, 2026
What do you like about your job?
On the really good days, I get to work with students who need a reminder of why they are here. I encourage them to push themselves in their classes and help connect them with…
Employee Events
On Thursday, April 16, a large section of Parking Lot J will be closed to campus for parking due to events being held in the Student Union.
On this date, please make sure to plan accordingly and utilize…
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Join COLRS for a discussion on agentic AI and how it differs from generative AI or text prediction platforms. How can instructors stay savvy to the changing landscape? Let's discuss! No previous AI experience is…
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UIS Athletics invites all faculty and staff to join us for two special Faculty & Staff Appreciation home events as we celebrate your support of Prairie Stars Athletics.
Faculty & Staff Appreciation…
On Monday, April 20, Parking Lot J will be closed to campus for parking due to an event being held in the Student Union.
On this date, please make sure to plan accordingly and utilize alternate parking…