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Jan 09, 2026
2026 RISE Professional Development Retreat
This year’s RISE Professional Development Retreat, set for Feb. 6, will introduce and support the CARE Framework, a university-wide approach that focuses on…
Jan 09, 2026
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
Facilities and Services will be overseeing the inspection and testing of fire alarms the week of January 13-16. The alarm horns and the strobe lights will be activated…
Jan 08, 2026
Dear faculty and staff,
I am writing to share that I will be stepping down as president of the University of Illinois System at the end of my current contract, which concludes on June 30, 2027.
Serving in this…
Jan 06, 2026
You may now access your next cybersecurity training, called Physical Security Best Practices.
Note that this training is different from any previous training that you may have done. Please follow this link to…
May 04, 2026
5.4.26
Dear UIS Community:
The 55th annual commencement will take place on Saturday, May 9, at the Bank of Springfield Center. A total of 1,020 students will participate in the ceremonies.
At 12:30 p.m., we will celebrate…
Apr 28, 2026
April-May 2026
From Provost Schwab
Dear Colleagues,
With final exam week and commencement in sight, my message is simple: thank you. Commencement reminds us why our work matters—students crossing the stage, families and friends cheering,…
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