UIS Orbit is a resource for University of Illinois Springfield employees to find important news and announcements, new hire information, human resources info, upcoming employee events and more!

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Aug 18, 2026
Parking lot and road closures will occur Aug. 20 to accommodate student move-in.
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Aug 17, 2026
Explore AI tools available to UIS employees and discover how they can support teaching, research, communication and everyday work.
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Aug 17, 2026
Mark your calendar to attend the annual Faculty-Staff Kickoff at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Student Union Ballroom.
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Aug 14, 2026
Explore the professional development resources available through our Academic Impressions membership.
Oct 27, 2026
Chancellor Gooch has appointed Yanhui Guo, associate professor of computer science, as the chancellor’s associate for institutional artificial intelligence strategy and Katie Pavelko, program director of the student union, as the chancellor’s…
Oct 08, 2026
October 2026 From Provost Schwab Colleagues, With the midpoint of the semester approaching and the first fall colors beginning to arrive, I’ve been thinking about how important it is to protect time for rest and self-care. I know this is a…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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Employee Recognition

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Sep 23, 2025
Cory Strawn named UIS Employee of the Month for September 2025
Cory Strawn, a steam and power plant worker in the building maintenance department, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for September 2025. Strawn is recognized as a detail…

Getting to Know You

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Apr 02, 2026
Getting to Know You: Jeffrey Powell
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…