Have an idea for a UIS Homecoming event? Submit your idea on UIS Connection. Homecoming is set for Sept. 14–20. This year’s theme is “Written in the Stars”—a celebration of Prairie Star pride, connection, and possibility.
Springfest 2025 is just around the corner, and we need judges to help make this long-standing UIS tradition a success! Running from April 21st–26th, Springfest brings together students, faculty, staff, and alumni for a week of friendly competition and campus spirit.
Judges play a key role in scoring competitions, ensuring fair play, and keeping the excitement going. Sign-ups are open now through April 15th—we welcome faculty, staff, students, and alumni to participate!
As we gear up for Springfest 2025, we invite you to consider hosting a Bonus Event to enhance student engagement and contribute to this exciting campus tradition! Bonus Events provide an opportunity for students participating in Springfest to earn additional points toward their overall score while attending meaningful and enriching activities.
If you are interested in hosting a Bonus Event, please submit your proposal including the following details:
Springfest is one of the longest-standing traditions at University of Illinois Springfield, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and alumni for a week of friendly competition, teamwork, and campus spirit! Springfest 2025 will take place from April 21st–26th, and we need judges and volunteers to help make this event a success.
Ryan Bye is the Director Strategy and Partnerships for the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.
Can you give me a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?
Please save the date for our next Chancellor’s Thinkers Series - A Call To Think: On Common Ground. Chancellor Gooch will be joined by Matt Van Vossen and Ryan Melchin, Class of 2011 UIS Graduates. Matt and Ryan will discuss how they navigated diverse leadership roles on campus, including leading the college democrats and republicans while sharing a dorm room. Matt and Ryan exemplify respect for differences and the power of finding common ground.
Greetings Campus Colleagues,
I am very pleased to announce that Zafrul Amin has accepted the position to serve as our next Director of International Student Services! Zafrul's first day at UIS is February 24.
The Student Affairs Division Digest is a monthly newsletter for the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Illinois Springfield. Every month we highlight the accomplishments of our students, staff, and departments.
Faculty and staff are cordially invited to our Summer and Fall Graduate Celebration!
Come celebrate and extend your well wishes to our summer and fall graduates! There will be refreshments, a UIS swag raffle and opportunities to connect with alumni, the Career Development Center and International Student Services.
The University of Illinois Springfield has introduced the Prairie Star Family Connect portal, a new online platform designed to strengthen the connection between UIS and families of prospective and current students. This innovative tool is part of the university’s ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive community.