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Mar 10, 2026
To faculty and staff across the University of Illinois System:
As we look ahead to fiscal year 2027, we are pleased to share that employees eligible for leave benefits will again receive three gift days during the…
Mar 09, 2026
Greetings Campus Community,
Please be aware that crews will be on campus beginning the week of March 9 to start work on the electric vehicle (EV) charging station project. In collaboration with the City of…
Mar 06, 2026
Greetings Campus Community,
We are writing to share that significant progress has been made on the PAC Plumbing Project and we are entering a new phase.
Starting today, March 6, the contractor is restoring…
Mar 06, 2026
Faculty and Staff:
Here's how you can help the Career Development Center this spring:
Encourage students/alumni to attend the Career Connections Expo.
Volunteer during the Career Connections Expo to increase…
Mar 10, 2026
3.10.26
Dear faculty, staff and students,
I am pleased to share that the University of Illinois System’s Mental Health Awareness and Support website now offers new Mental Health Self-assessment Tools available to all…
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
Jan 29, 2026
Building service worker in Facilities and Services Yoselin Gonzalez has been named the 2025 Employee of the Year at the University of Illinois Springfield. She was honored during a reception on Jan. 29, 2026, in the…
Getting to Know You
Feb 04, 2026
What’s something you’re really proud of?
One accomplishment I am especially proud of is graduating in December 2025 with my Master of Business Administration. Earning my MBA was a long-term personal and professional…
Employee Events
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We are counting down to the 2026 Retirement & Recognition Ceremony where we will come together to celebrate our colleagues as a campus community. We will celebrate our retirees for their service to the university…
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A Call to Think: Authentic Leadership
Chancellor Janet Gooch will be joined by former Congresswoman and UIS alumna Cheri Callahan Bustos for a thoughtful and engaging dialogue on authentic leadership. Their…
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Sign up for website editor training on the uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.
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