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News
Sep 02, 2025
WHAT: University of Illinois Springfield Chancellor Janet L. Gooch will discuss the enduring legacy of President Abraham Lincoln during a Thinkers Series…
Sep 02, 2025
9.2.25
Good afternoon, UIS:
The fall semester is in full swing, and it’s amazing to see so many students back on campus and the energy they bring…
Aug 22, 2025
8.22.25
Dear UIS Community —
Welcome to the start of the fall semester. Today marks the 55th first day of classes since this university welcomed its…
Aug 18, 2025
8.18.25
Greetings, colleagues. We are just four days from the start of a new academic year!
I’d like to invite you to join me on Thursday, Aug. 21, for…
Aug 13, 2025
Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Library Commons at UIS:
When: Friday, September 19, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Where: On the…
Aug 04, 2025
8.4.25
Happy August, everyone —
Last week, Cabinet held a retreat at the Lake Springfield Field Station. It was a great opportunity for each…