UIS Orbit is a resource for University of Illinois Springfield employees to find important news and announcements, new hire information, human resources info, upcoming employee events and more!

Dec 01, 2025
Dear Campus Community, Water service has been fully restored in University Hall and Lincoln Residence Hall. Classes in University Hall will resume as scheduled tomorrow. The water in both buildings is safe…
Nov 24, 2025
UIS Basketball is Back at TRAC The balls are bouncing in The Recreation and Athletics Center (TRAC) as the Prairie Stars have tipped off another exciting basketball season! You share a campus with a…
Nov 21, 2025
Dear Faculty,  We hope this email finds you well. We are gathering university-wide input to help shape UIS’ future direction in AI research, development, and university support infrastructure. This short…
Nov 19, 2025
The UIS Athletics Department is accepting nominations for the 2026 UIS Athletics Hall of Fame Class! The nomination period is open through the end of the calendar year, so don’t miss the chance to recognize former…
Apr 22, 2026
4.22.26 Dear Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to share that David Meredith has been named the University of Illinois Springfield’s next vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management, effective June 16, pending formal approval by the…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
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,…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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Employee Recognition

Amanda Roberts
Feb 22, 2024
Amanda Roberts named the UIS Employee of the Month for February 2024
Amanda Roberts has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for February 2024. She is an interlibrary loan specialist at UIS Brookens Library. Her supervisor, Robin Mize, said she is…

Getting to Know You

Headshot of Jennifer Harris.
Jan 29, 2025
Getting to know you: Jennifer Harris
Jennifer Harris is the office administrator for the Center of Lincoln Studies. What do you like about your job? I enjoy the variety of projects I’m involved in. I love to plan and keep a running task list. There…

Employee Events

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