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Good afternoon!
I am thrilled to be joining the University of Illinois Springfield as your interim chancellor as we wish Chancellor Susan Koch a prosperous and well-deserved retirement. UIS has been in very capable hands for the past nine years under Susan’s leadership, and it’s my privilege to build on her successes. I’m committed to providing strong and steady leadership during this time of challenge and transition. As we move forward, please know supporting the important work of our talented students and dedicated faculty and staff is paramount.
Dear students, faculty and staff:
We are very pleased to announce that on-campus educational activities will resume this fall at the University of Illinois System’s three universities, with a hybrid mixture of in-person and online classes. Of course, our collective decision assumes that Illinois stays on track to meet Phase 4 requirements established by Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan that allow reopening of classrooms.
Official UIS News
UIS employees honored with Chancellor’s awards recognizing academic professional and civic service excellence
Two University of Illinois Springfield staff members were honored with Chancellor’s awards recognizing academic professional and civic service excellence during a ceremony in the Stude
Official UIS News
Karen Whitney’s term as interim chancellor to be extended at UIS
University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen announced today that he is recommending that University of Illinois Springfield Interim Chancellor Karen M. Whitney’s appointment be extended by one year.
Whitney, a nationally recognized higher education leader, has served as interim chancellor since June 2020 and will continue in that capacity through June 2022, Killeen said, pending approval of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees at its January meeting.
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Help Support a UIS Graduate
Any student, faculty, staff, alumni, or parent can order these license plates. For each original plate issuance, renewal, or transfer of plates, the University will receive $25 for student scholarships.
State and University Employees Combined Appeal
SECA is a once-a-year voluntary campaign that allows state and university employees to donate to the charitable causes of their choice to enhance the quality of life for all. SECA supports 12 federations: America’s Best Charities, America’s Charities, American Cancer Society, Black United Fund, Creating Healthier Communities, Community Shares, EarthShare, Global Impact, Special Olympics, UNCF, and United Way.
40 Year Anniversary
In 2010, we celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Sangamon State University and the University of Illinois Springfield.
Lasting Pursuit: 2001
History of SSU-UIS: Lasting Pursuit – Time Capsule
(The following article was published by the State Journal Register in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of SSU/UIS.)
June 12, 2001
Time capsule hits, misses in predictions for SSU, world
By Doug Pokorski
In May 1971, at the end of its first year of operation, students and faculty at Sangamon State University set aside some time to look into the future.
Lasting Pursuit: 1995
History of SSU-UIS: Lasting Pursuit
(The following article is one of three that were printed in a special section of the State Journal Register published in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of SSU/UIS.)
September 21, 1995
Pursuit of higher education lasted decades
Many false starts in Springfield preceded establishment of SSU
By Doug Pokorski