To students, faculty and staff across the University of Illinois System:
Welcome to the beginning of something amazing — the Fall 2025 semester and the world of possibilities open to us all!
There are few seasons I love more.
As you begin this new academic year, know that you are part of something big and magnificent, something well over a century in the making and, truly, an endeavor whose impact goes on and on.
The U of I System and our three universities are an engine of opportunity like no other.
UIS Theatre Announces the '25-'26 Season
Celebrating 23 Years of Theatre that Matters
For Our '25-'26 Audition and Crew Interview Information, Click on "Auditions"
As the new semester approaches, everyone at the UIS library is excited to welcome our new and returning students with a series of events:
Chill & Check it Out
If you're looking to make some connections on the first day of classes, come to the library and enjoy some games, crafts, or our library spaces at our open house from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, August 22nd!

Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new
Navigating a new place can be overwhelming, especially if you are also trying to tackle public transit. But we’re here to help you to know what to expect when riding the SMTD buses in Springfield.
What Is SMTD?
SMTD is Springfield’s public bus system. Rides cost $1.25 per trip, or you can purchase a day pass for $3 — ideal if you're making multiple stops in a day.
You can pay for your ride in two ways:
UIS Student and Faculty Research Explores Appeal of Novel Nicotine Products
Mergent Market Atlas is replacing Mergent Online, often used to search company information. The
interface is updated and much easier to use, while still providing in-depth information about public
companies, industries, countries, and more.
Key findings or impacts
Developed a one week summer camp curriculum on AI Foundation of autonomous vehicles for K9-12 and implemented it at UIS and ISU campuses in summer 2023
Methods & Key Findings :
Metalloproteinases (MPs), a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases, include matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and a disintegrin and metalloproteinases (ADAMs). These enzymes are tightly associated with several diseases when not regulated by their inhibitors and activators, making them attractive targets for developing novel protein-based therapeutics . In this work , we explored application of deep learning models in screening binders to MPs.