UIS is committed to protecting minors that visit campus so they can enjoy the wonderful events and programs our community offers. For departments that want to offer programs to minors (persons under the age of eighteen (18)), our Protection of Minors page has detailed information on planning and hosting an event for young visitors.
UIS Performing Arts Center Director Bryan Rives to Retire; Sarah Brewer Named Interim Director
Bryan Rives, Director of the UIS Performing Arts Center, will retire effective June 30, 2026, concluding nine years of impactful leadership and service to the performing arts center.
Information Technology Services (ITS) is aware of a nationwide security incident involving Canvas, the university’s learning management system. We are actively monitoring updates from Instructure and assessing any potential impact to university services.
This is a vendor-driven, nationwide event affecting multiple institutions.
Dear colleagues,
I am delighted to report that at today’s Campus Senate meeting, Matthew Geras (SPIA) was elected as Senate Chair for 2026/2027 and Kristi Barnwell (HIS) was elected as Vice-Chair. Congratulations and many thanks to both for taking on these important leadership roles.
Greetings, Campus Community,
We are writing to inform you that the elevator in Tower 2 of PAC is currently out of service. We will provide updates as they become available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Facilities and Services
BSB 33 | facilities@uis.edu | (217) 206-6530 | F&S Website
The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Benefit Choice enrollment period will begin May 1 and end June 1, 2026.
Kick off your summer with a healthier relationship to your digital life!
Join us every Tuesday at 9:30 am for a refreshing, 30‑minute workshop series designed to help you clean up your digital spaces, streamline your technology habits, and make room for what matters most.
Dear Colleagues:
As the end of the fiscal year approaches, I’m asking for your support in ensuring we remain good stewards of our financial resources. The University of Illinois Springfield continues to face a financial deficit, and our collective decisions play an important role in addressing it.
As you review your budgets, please avoid using remaining funds for unnecessary or non-essential purchases. Any unspent funds can be applied toward reducing our deficit and strengthening the university’s financial position.
The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) has reached a significant milestone in digital accessibility, achieving 100% website compliance, as of April 17, 2025, ahead of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) original April 24, 2026 deadline.
While the DOJ has since extended the compliance deadline to April 24, 2027, UIS’s early completion reflects a proactive, campus-wide commitment to accessibility that goes well beyond meeting minimum requirements.
The U.S. Department of Justice has extended the Title II digital accessibility compliance date for public entities our size from April 24, 2026, to April 26, 2027. This change gives institutions additional time to complete implementation, but it does not change the broader direction of our work. UIS remains committed to reducing digital barriers and improving access to learning, work, and public-facing services.