03.26.25

Dear Colleagues & Students:

I am pleased to announce the Board of Trustees has approved the following faculty for sabbatical leave during academic year 2025-2026:

3.24.25

Happy Monday, UIS—

3.19.25

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:

The University of Illinois Springfield and UPI Local 4100 Non-Tenure Track Faculty Union have reached a tentative agreement on the terms of a three-year contract for the non-tenure track faculty bargaining unit, representing approximately 43 non-tenure track faculty.

In the coming weeks, the parties will go through their respective processes to approve the terms of the agreement. Specific contract terms will be available for public release at that time.

3.10.25

Happy spring break week!

3.10.25

Dear students, faculty and staff:

The UPI Local 4100 Non-Tenure Track Faculty Union, which represents 43 non-tenure-track faculty, delivered a Notice of Intent to Strike on March 7 prior to receiving the University’s latest proposal. While this action means that the union can opt to strike any time after a 10-day waiting period, no sooner than March 17, it does not mean that a strike will occur.

Dear UIS, 

Our marketing team is conducting a brief survey to gather feedback about the UIS brand from all employees and students as part of a comprehensive review of our logos and colors, brand promises, distinctions and market competitiveness. Please share your thoughts before the survey closes on Wednesday, March 12. 

Your feedback will inform the evolution of our brand strategy to maximize alignment with our long-term strategic goals, highlight our unique features and continue to reach the key audiences who will thrive at UIS.

2.24.25

Good morning, UIS:

2.21.25

Dear Faculty and Staff,

I would like to invite you to the Spring Employee Information Session at 3 p.m. March 4 in Brookens Auditorium. During this session, you will hear from me and other UIS leaders about updates on our NorthStar strategic priorities as well as other important news and issues affecting UIS.

2.18.25

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,

It is with deep sadness that I share news of the death of former UIS Chancellor Richard D. Ringeisen, who led this university with vision and dedication from 2001 to 2010. Chancellor Ringeisen passed away this morning in South Carolina.

2.18.25

Dear Faculty and Staff:

I have exciting news regarding the university’s ongoing efforts to best support our students’ success. Through a new statewide partnership, UIS students will now receive free access to Kaplan’s industry-leading test prep resources for graduate admissions, licensure and credentialing exams and skills development courses.