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Dec 01, 2025
Dear Campus Community,
Water service has been fully restored in University Hall and Lincoln Residence Hall. Classes in University Hall will resume as scheduled tomorrow. The water in both buildings is safe…
Nov 24, 2025
UIS Basketball is Back at TRAC
The balls are bouncing in The Recreation and Athletics Center (TRAC) as the Prairie Stars have tipped off another exciting basketball season! You share a campus with a…
Nov 21, 2025
Dear Faculty,
We hope this email finds you well. We are gathering university-wide input to help shape UIS’ future direction in AI research, development, and university support infrastructure. This short…
Nov 19, 2025
The UIS Athletics Department is accepting nominations for the 2026 UIS Athletics Hall of Fame Class! The nomination period is open through the end of the calendar year, so don’t miss the chance to recognize former…
Dec 09, 2025
12.9.25
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
As the holiday season draws near, I have been reflecting on what makes me proud to be a Prairie Star. It is not just our accomplishments, though we have many to celebrate. It is the spirit of this…
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…
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Employee Recognition
Sep 23, 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
Nov 06, 2025
What type of research do you do? What fascinates you about it?
I’m an ecohydrologist, which means I study how water moves through the environment and how it interacts with plants, ecosystems and people. My…
Employee Events
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