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March updates including social media accessibility reminders, employee communication tools, new blog posts and more.
Dear UIS Community:
You may be aware that the University has been negotiating successor contracts with the labor unions that represent tenured and tenure-track faculty and clerical, service and technical employees. The negotiations are ongoing, and future negotiation sessions have been scheduled.
Visiting a college campus can be helpful in deciding what school is the right fit for you. As a tour guide and current student at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), these are my tips to make the most of your campus visit that go beyond the standard tour.
Living on campus at UIS is more than just having a place to sleep, it’s about being in the heart of campus life. From my first days as a freshman to my time as a graduate student, the convenience of being just minutes away from everything has made life at UIS not only more manageable but genuinely enjoyable. As a graduate student-athlete, my schedule is often jam packed with classes, work and soccer. Being on campus means I’m never more than a five minute walk from where I need to be, which saves me the stress of a commute and allows me to maximize my time.
About UIS Strategic Communication
We lead strategic organizational communication, marketing, media and digital efforts to promote the university’s mission and enhance its reputation.
Spring Open Studio Headshots
The Office of Strategic Communications will be hosting two Open Photo Studio sessions for Spring 2026 for all staff or faculty. The photos can be used for university purposes such as department websites, campus directory, speaking engagements at conferences, etc. Any staff or faculty member who either hasn’t had their portrait taken or would like another, more recent, portrait taken are encouraged to attend.
Rex Wyatt, a proud UIS alum, earned their bachelor’s degree in social work in 2018. They then went on to earn a master of social work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2020 and plan to complete their doctorate of social work in 2027 from Simmons University.
Rex reminisces about their favorite times at UIS, which include the traditions of homecoming and being a student ambassador in the Admissions Office. They hold UIS in high esteem, mostly for its impactful professors.
Learning how to best study for exams is a trial-and-error task. Some people just take notes and are good to go for whenever the exam is and others, like me, have to constantly work to find a study method that works.
College costs can feel confusing. At the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), your total cost depends on a few things. These include where you live, how many classes you take, your housing choice, personal expenses and the financial aid you receive.
A simple way to estimate your cost is to use the UIS Tuition Calculator. It shows estimated tuition, fees and other expenses.
About UIS Strategic Communication
We lead strategic organizational communication, marketing, media and digital efforts to promote the university’s mission and enhance its reputation.