Presidential Search: Share Your Perspective by June 22

Members of the UIS Community –

New State Budget Provides Continued Support For Higher Education

To the members of the University of Illinois System community,

I’m pleased to report that the Illinois General Assembly has approved and Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a state budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The spending plan includes a 1% increase in general operating support for the U of I System and other public universities.

It provides a $748.7 million operating budget for the U of I System in FY 2027.

Greetings Campus Community,

The contractor will be working on the building's main air handlers this week as part of the final phase of the environmental controls upgrade.

During this work, air supply throughout the building will be reduced, and occupants may notice warmer temperatures and higher humidity levels than usual for the remainder of this week.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we complete this important upgrade to building controls.

Facilities and Services

6.8.26

Dear UIS Community:

Following the Public Affairs Center's (PAC) recent closure, Facilities & Services is happy to share that the building has resumed operations for campus units to transition back to their office locations as of Monday, June 8. Restrooms in Tower 3 are in service. Restrooms in Towers 1 and 2 will remain unavailable until further notice.

Please see the System Holiday page for more information.

Campus Announcements ended on Friday, May 29, at 8:59 a.m. Submissions are no longer being accepted.

Dear members of the University of Illinois System community,

I am writing to share an important update on the search for the next president of the U of I System.

The Search Committee met for the first time today to begin its work identifying the next president of the U of I System — a successor to President Tim Killeen, who concludes his distinguished tenure on June 30, 2027. The committee is charged with leading a thorough, inclusive national search worthy of the system that President Killeen and all of you have helped build.

Wildlife sightings around campus are a common occurrence. However, this time of year, a fawn may be spotted curled up in the grass, under a shrub, or tucked next to a building. Please do not approach them - they are fine and do not need assistance. The doe is typically nearby searching for food and will return to care for the fawn. Deer commonly do this to keep the fawns safe when they are too young to run from predators.

Thank you for helping to keep the campus a safe and healthy environment for both people and wildlife.

Greetings, Campus Community,

In tandem with the classroom lighting upgrade project in UHB, UIS electricians began work this week alongside external contractors to upgrade the environmental controls. Work will primarily be focused on floors 1 through 3 of University Hall. Expect to see ceiling tiles removed and ladders, materials, and other project-related equipment throughout the building. 

These projects are expected to take most of the summer to complete.