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May 29, 2026
Campus Announcements ended on Friday, May 29, at 8:59 a.m. Submissions are no longer being accepted. As this channel has now phased out, campus units seeking to communicate with students and employees about events,…
May 22, 2026
Beginning this summer, the Chancellor’s Newsletter will be distributed by the Department of Strategic Communication rather than directly from the Chancellor. Also, to better reflect the reduced volume of campus…
May 21, 2026
Wildlife sightings around campus are a common occurrence. However, this time of year, a fawn may be spotted curled up in the grass, under a shrub, or tucked next to a building. Please do not approach them - they are…
May 21, 2026
Dear members of the University of Illinois System community, I am writing to share an important update on the search for the next president of the U of I System. The Search Committee met for the first time today…
Jun 02, 2026
6.2.26 Dear Colleagues — I am pleased to share that, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Dr. Steven Johnson Jr. will be named Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (Designate), effective June 16, 2026.…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Apr 28, 2026
April-May 2026 From Provost Schwab Dear Colleagues, With final exam week and commencement in sight, my message is simple: thank you. Commencement reminds us why our work matters—students crossing the stage, families and friends cheering,…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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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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May 14, 2026
Getting to Know You: Maria Bondesson Bolin
What type of research do you do and what fascinates you about it? Growing up, I was drawn to environmental issues, likely influenced in part by my mother's own interests in environmental issues. That early interest…

Employee Events

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After decades behind the scenes, countless shows, late nights, load-ins, load-outs, and keeping the curtain rising, Joe Taylor is retiring from UIS! Join us as we celebrate a true original, a legendary stagehand,…
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Join us on Monday, June 15, for a thought-provoking conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and creator of The1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, as she explores Juneteenth and the enduring legacy of…
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Join us on Monday, June 15, for a thought-provoking conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and creator of The1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, as she explores Juneteenth and the enduring legacy of…
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Kick off your summer with a healthier relationship to your digital life! Join us every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for a refreshing, 30‑minute workshop series designed to help you clean up your digital spaces, streamline…