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Jan 20, 2026
The UIS Web Team is excited to share that we are actively working on a comprehensive redesign of the University of Illinois Springfield website, with an anticipated launch in Fall 2026. This redesign represents a major…
Jan 20, 2026
As part of the University of Illinois Springfield’s ongoing commitment to digital accessibility and compliance, the UIS Web Team has begun distributing weekly accessibility reports to campus units through Siteimprove…
Jan 16, 2026
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
The 4th floor of Brookens is being closed due to necessary roof repairs. Faculty and staff with workspaces on the 4th floor are being relocated and leadership will be communicating…
Jan 14, 2026
The Division of Student Affairs is excited to share that there will be a UIS float in the Springfield, Illinois St. Patrick's Day parade! We need your help to make this a success! By filling out this form by February…
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
Feb 19, 2025
Heath Bruce, assistant director of marketing, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for February 2025.
“Heath has consistently demonstrated outstanding performance in working…
Getting to Know You
Aug 18, 2025
What’s your favorite season of the year and why?
My favorite season is fall. I love everything about it—the changing leaves, the crisp weather and, most importantly, Halloween.
Visiting Pumpkin Creek Farm has…
Employee Events
No employee specific events at this time. Check back soon! Visit our main website calendar for other university events.