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Mar 18, 2026
On Friday, March 20, the Campus Senate will hold a first reading of a proposed constitutional amendment to increase staff representation by two members—one Academic Professional and one Civil Service. A vote is…
Mar 18, 2026
Submit Your 2026 Fall Welcome Program Proposal
Planning for 2026 Fall Welcome is underway! Student organizations and campus units are invited to submit program proposals by April 11, 2026. …
Mar 18, 2026
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Student Affairs Leadership Awards. These awards recognize UIS students who exemplify Leadership Lived through their engagement, service, and contributions to the campus experience…
Mar 12, 2026
In 1981, this simple ribbon and scissors marked the beginning of 45 years of unforgettable performances-and we're celebrating with new updates to make your next visit even better!
Thanks to the incredible…
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
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 19, 2026
What’s your favorite UIS tradition or event?
The Rising Stars program, which brings new UIS employees together through a variety of activities, stands out as a particularly meaningful experience. I also value the…
Employee Events
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This session explores how Work-Based Learning can move beyond internships and become the structural backbone of a program in higher education. Drawing from decades of implementation experience, including contributions…
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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.
Web Editor Training Sign Up
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Discover a full suite of AI-enabled computing resources available to support your research, teaching, and innovative course design at UIS. This hands-on session will introduce four powerful tools you can begin using…
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The Center for State Policy & Leadership and the Office of Graduate Intern Programs are excited to celebrate our Graduate Public Service Interns and DPA Fellows from the Class of 2026! Please join us for the GPSI…