ITS will be performing essential maintenance on the UIS Core Router on Thursday, December 18th, beginning at 9:00 AM and concluding around 12:00 PM (Noon).
The Core Router serves as the high-speed backbone for the entire campus network. During the 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM maintenance window, there will be intermittent network connectivity (drops, slow speeds, or temporary outages) in the following locations:
The Promising Prairie Star Recognition Program honors outstanding graduates under the age of forty or those who have graduated within the previous 5 years. Honorees are selected for their emerging and unique innovation, creativity and success in their chosen career and/or life's work. Established by the UIS Young Alumni Committee in 2024, the next class of honorees will be selected and recognized in the Spring of 2026.
Nominations are now open for the inaugural class through December 15th.
The Office of Web & Digital Strategy is collecting feedback to guide the upcoming redesign of the uis.edu website. We’d like your perspective on what’s working well and what could be improved. Your input will help us better understand common challenges and positive experiences across campus. Your feedback will directly inform our redesign process as we work toward a Summer 2026 launch of the new site.
As finals draw near, we know this time can bring extra stress, long study hours, and added pressure for students. While doing their best academically matters, mental health and overall well-being are just as important.
Here are a few gentle reminders to be mindful of for students to practice during this busy season in the semester:
Why We’re Standardizing Menu Terminology
Inconsistent menus — where different parts of a site use different labels for the same content — can confuse users, slow down navigation, and undermine trust in the site. That’s why we’re launching an effort to standardize menu terminology and structure across all units.
Simplified, predictable menu labels and consistent structure help ensure that:
Campus Friends,
I wanted to let you know that UIS has announced the addition of women’s flag football to the athletics portfolio as our 18th Prairie Star sport this afternoon.
Campus Senate will meet on Friday, December 5, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, in the Student Union South Ballroom.
If an expected document is missing from the links provided, please notify CampusSenate@uis.edu as soon as possible.
Dear Civil Service Staff,
Dear Campus Community,
The main elevator in the Student Union is out of service due to an unexpected issue. A technician will arrive on-site Tuesday morning, December 2, to diagnose the problem and complete necessary repairs.
Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.
Facilities and Services
BSB 33
(217) 206-6530
UIS Basketball is Back at TRAC
The balls are bouncing in The Recreation and Athletics Center (TRAC) as the Prairie Stars have tipped off another exciting basketball season! You share a campus with a championship-level program — and now is your chance to enjoy the games, the atmosphere, and the perks that come with it. We have home games tomorrow (women at 3 p.m. against St. Francis; men at 5 p.m.