UIS Library invites you to join us for our first UIS Library Reading Challenge, running from January 12 to April 19, 2026.
How It Works:
Step 1: To participate in the challenge, read a book that matches one of the squares on the bingo card. Ebooks and audiobooks count, too!
Dear faculty,
I hope your Spring semester is off to a great start! The Office of Engaged Learning (OEL) is excited to offer classroom visits to share information about our programs and the benefits they can provide to your students. These visits are a great opportunity to help students learn about experiential learning opportunities like Internships and Study Away, as well as how they can get involved.
Our BIG News!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, the
UIS is committed to maintaining a drug-free environment for its students and employees, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Our Drug Prevention Policy and Program was prepared in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.
The library side elevator in Brookens is currently out of service. Kone technicians are repairing this elevator so it is operable as soon as possible.
We will keep you updated as we know more. Everyone's understanding and continued patience are appreciated.
Thank you,
Business Services Building (BSB) 33
Email: facilities@uis.edu
Phone: (217) 206-6530
Printing at UIS has become even easier with the new Pharos Mobile Print. With Pharos Mobile Print, users can either send an email with the file they need to print attached or they can use My Print Center.
Sending an Email Attachment
To use Pharos Mobile Print, create a new email addressed to pharosmobileprint@uis.edu. Next attach the document that you want to print to the message and press send.
Note: Attachments must be one of the following file types to show up in the print queue:
We hope the new year has brought renewed energy, intention and determination to make positive impacts throughout your personal and professional journey!
January is moving fast, and as you are looking ahead and mapping out your calendar, know we would love to have you join us for events to engage with students, alumni, faculty and staff at UIS!
See details below about our upcoming 2026 Career Connections Expo on March 20th. We look forward to continued opportunities to engage, collaborate, and connect!
As part of the university’s NorthStar strategic visioning initiative, the University is announcing a Voluntary Separation Plan (UIS-VSP) available for all employees who meet the eligibility requirements as outlined in the plan including that they have satisfied the retirement age and service requirements under the State Universities Retirement System of Illinois (“SURS”) prior to August 15, 2026 and who have not provided a written notice of resignation or intent to retire from UIS prior to the Plan Effective Date.
To assist the university in snow removal, on Monday, January 26 all students and employees should park in a plowed parking area regardless of your parking hangtag. During a Snow Parking Day, vehicles parked in standard permit lots (blue stripes) with economy permits (yellow tags) will not be ticketed for unassigned lot violations.