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Dec 05, 2025
Why We’re Standardizing Menu Terminology Inconsistent menus — where different parts of a site use different labels for the same content — can confuse users, slow down navigation, and undermine trust in the site.…
Dec 03, 2025
Campus Friends,  I wanted to let you know that UIS has announced the addition of women’s flag football to the athletics portfolio as our 18th Prairie Star sport this afternoon. Read Web Announcement…
Dec 03, 2025
Campus Senate will meet on Friday, December 5, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, in the Student Union South Ballroom. View Meeting Agenda If an expected document is missing from the links provided, please notify …
Dec 02, 2025
Dear Civil Service Staff, On behalf of the State Universities Civil Service Employee Advisory Committee, we invite you to participate in an important constituent survey. Your feedback is essential as we prepare to…
Jun 02, 2026
6.2.26 Dear Colleagues — I am pleased to share that, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Dr. Steven Johnson Jr. will be named Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (Designate), effective June 16, 2026.…
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

Zach Logsdon
Dec 14, 2023
Zach Logsdon named the UIS Employee of the Month for December 2023
Zach Logsdon has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for December 2023. He is an IT technical associate for UIS Information Technology Services. Logsdon played an integral role in…

Getting to Know You

Headshot of Justine Moser.
Nov 14, 2024
Getting to Know You: Justine Moser
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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