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Jan 26, 2026
We hope the new year has brought renewed energy, intention and determination to make positive impacts throughout your personal and professional journey!
January is moving fast, and as you are looking ahead and…
Jan 25, 2026
To assist the university in snow removal, on Monday, January 26 all students and employees should park in a plowed parking area regardless of your parking hangtag. During a Snow Parking Day,…
Jan 23, 2026
There will be limited access to the 4th floor of Brookens due to necessary roof repairs. This facility update affects the entire fourth floor of the building, including the library stacks and study spaces. If you need…
Jan 22, 2026
The University of Illinois Springfield Police Department is advising the campus community of hazardous winter weather conditions expected over the next 72 hours, including extreme cold temperatures, dangerous wind…
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…
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
Nov 12, 2025
Dre Duvendack Visk, program coordinator for Gender & Sexuality Student Services and interim program director for the Women’s Center, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for…
Getting to Know You
Dec 04, 2025
How did you get started in your career field?
I graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law in December 2014. From there, I began working as an appellate prosecutor and assistant special prosecutor for…
Employee Events
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