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Doug Hamilton
Apr 05, 2023
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield and Innovate Springfield will host Doug Hamilton, head of artificial intelligence (AI) research at Nasdaq and a UIS alum, for a keynote speech on “The Current State of AI.”…
CAPE & CARE winners
Apr 05, 2023
Two University of Illinois Springfield employees were honored with Chancellor’s awards recognizing academic professional and civil service excellence during a ceremony in the Student Union Ballroom on Wednesday, April…
STARS presentations
Apr 05, 2023
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield presents the 12th annual Student Technology, Arts & Research Symposium (STARS). The three-day event showcases student research and creative activities during the…
Jennifer Martin
Apr 04, 2023
The University of Illinois Springfield’s Harry and Deborah Berman Sabbatical Award has been presented to Jennifer Martin, associate professor in the School of Education. She will receive $3,000 to support her research…
Jan 26, 2026
1.26.26 Big things are happening on campus. Thank you to everyone for your flexibility and patience as this work progresses. Construction on the new Library Commons is moving forward, with structural steel installation underway and…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Dec 04, 2025
December 2025 From Provost Schwab Greetings, As we approach the end of the fall semester, I want to send a note of appreciation to all members of the UIS community for all you do. Over the Thanksgiving break I had a chance to reflect on…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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