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Jul 28, 2025
As part of the upcoming Convocation on August 21, we are creating a welcome video featuring friendly faces from across campus. Please submit by August 10.
Submit a Video
Videos should be no longer than 10…
Jul 25, 2025
We’re excited to announce that AI Companion, Zoom’s generative AI assistant, will be available to use on Zoom starting August 1.
To learn more about Zoom AI Companion, join us on Thursday, July 31, from…
Jul 25, 2025
Do you know an exceptional employee who deserves to be an Employee of the Month? Nominate them now!
If you are a University of Illinois Springfield employee, nominate someone for Employee of the Month. Upon…
Jul 23, 2025
The Office of Web and Digital Strategy has launched new department/term content blocks and new card blocks to provide additional options for editors to use, without requiring custom code!
Department & Term…
Dec 09, 2025
12.9.25
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
As the holiday season draws near, I have been reflecting on what makes me proud to be a Prairie Star. It is not just our accomplishments, though we have many to celebrate. It is the spirit of this…
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
Sep 26, 2023
Carol Marshall has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for September 2023. She is the admissions and record coordinator for the UIS Office of Admissions Processing.
“She's always…
Getting to Know You
Oct 10, 2024
Maria Zavala is a financial aid coordinator in the Office of Financial Aid.
What do you like about your job?
I work in the Office of Financial Aid, and I’m grateful for the experience of learning about financial…
Employee Events
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