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Jan 30, 2026
UIS Library invites you to join us for our first UIS Library Reading Challenge, running from January 12 to April 19, 2026.
How It Works:
Step 1: To participate in the challenge, read a book that…
Jan 29, 2026
UIS is committed to maintaining a drug-free environment for its students and employees, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Our Drug Prevention Policy and Program was prepared in accordance…
Jan 29, 2026
Our BIG News!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, the 2nd Act Campaign has surpassed the $750,000 milestone and has now raised more than $810,000, with fundraising continuing through June 30. This…
Jan 28, 2026
The library side elevator in Brookens is currently out of service. Kone technicians are repairing this elevator so it is operable as soon as possible.
We will keep you updated as we know more. Everyone's…
Mar 23, 2026
3.23.2026
Dear UIS Community:
Last week, UIS hosted the March Board of Trustees meeting. We were thrilled to see the Board vote to approve our proposed Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Engineering Technology, which will support a strong…
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
May 14, 2025
Yoselin Gonzalez, a building service worker in facilities and services, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for May 2025.Gonzalez was nominated by campus colleagues for her…
Getting to Know You
Sep 23, 2025
If you could switch jobs with anyone at UIS, who would it be and why?
I would like to be the person who paints the lines on the sports fields. The robot line painter is fascinating. I took several years of drafting/…
Employee Events
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