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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…
Dec 18, 2025
Lincoln Residence Hall 12/13: Desk closes at noon 1/10: Resume normal hours Diversity Center 12/23-1/1: Closed 1/2: Resume normal hours Brookens Library 12/14: Closed 12/15-12/18: 9 a.m. to…
Dec 18, 2025
Acting AEO and Title IX Coordinator Donald Kamm is serving as Acting AEO and Title IX Coordinator while the university completes the search for our next AEO leader, which is anticipated to be completed this spring. …
Dec 12, 2025
Dear University of Illinois System community, As we close out an extraordinary year, we’re proud to reflect on the milestones we’ve reached and the people who have made these achievements possible. From…
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…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
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…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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Employee Recognition

May 14, 2025
Yoselin Gonzalez, a building service worker in facilities and services, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for May 2025.Gonzalez was nominated by campus colleagues for her…

Getting to Know You

Sep 12, 2025
What do you like about your job? I love the opportunity to connect with students every day. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is the highly collaborative nature of Student Affairs—not only within our…

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