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Sep 25, 2025
Dear Colleagues,
The Professional Staff Leadership Academy (PSLA) is a system-wide program designed to foster and sustain a culture of exceptional, dynamic, and transformational leadership across all levels of the…
Sep 25, 2025
The Office of Strategic Communications will be hosting two Open Photo Studio sessions for Fall 2025 for all staff or faculty. The photos can be used for university purposes such as department websites, campus…
Sep 25, 2025
We’re excited to announce that the Parking Lot D improvement project will officially begin on Monday, September 29. Please note that Parking Lot D will be closed starting at the end of day on…
Sep 25, 2025
We are excited to announce that the Good Idea Fund is available again this year! This initiative offers one-time (non-recurring) funds to support innovative ideas from UIS staff and faculty. If you have a…
Feb 09, 2026
2.9.26
Dear UIS Community:
Thank you to everyone who attended the RISE Professional Development Retreat last Friday and helped make the day a success. Special thanks to Dr. Jamarco Clark for stepping in during the Chancellor’s Thinker Series…
Feb 05, 2026
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gregg “Bagel” Johnson as the next Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education (CPAE), pending final approval by the Board of Trustees. Dr. Johnson…
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Employee Recognition
Mar 14, 2024
Laci Engelbrecht has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for March 2024. She is the director of financial aid.
Her supervisor, Vickie Cook, said that Engelbrecht is extremely…
Getting to Know You
Nov 14, 2024
Justine Moser is the education program coordinator for Performing Arts Center.
What do you like about your job?
It is a great blend of my passions for theater and education. As a former teacher, I love that…
Employee Events
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