Current Location/Hometown: Jacksonville, IL

Current Position: Regional Specialist, BAT (Behavior Assessment Training) Project @ SIUC STEM Education Research Center 

Current Location: Grand Junction, Colorado

Hometown: Peoria, Illinois

Current Position: Co-Director at The Water Desk at the University of Colorado Center for Environmental Journalism

We are pleased to announce our new Promising Prairie Star Recognition Program!

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 inaugural class of honorees will be selected and recognized in the Spring of 2025. 

Krystal Geist is the associate director of alumni and donor engagement.

What do you like about your job?

Working in advancement, I get the opportunity to meet many alumni and community members who are passionate about UIS. My favorite part of my job is getting to know all the wonderful people who support our university. Everyone has a unique story, and it’s very inspiring to see how UIS has impacted so many lives. It makes me proud to work for such a great university.

Current Location: Joliet, IL

Hometown: Plainfield, IL

Current Position: Partner at BCM Law, P.C.

UIS Crowdfunding provides an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to raise funds for University-related projects. Our goal is to provide support and guidance to units seeking funding and to create a unique experience for donors to make an impact on the UIS community.

Current Location: Chicago

Current Position: Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter at WGN-TV

Current Location: White Heath, IL

Hometown: Monticello, IL

Current Position: 5th/6th Special Education Teacher at Fisher Grade School

Impact of the FY24 Faculty & Staff Campaign

We had another great year because of AMAZING employees like you!

The University of Illinois Springfield and the University of Illinois Foundation have announced the appointment of Gabe Cagwin, PhD, as the new vice chancellor for advancement at UIS. Cagwin will also serve as senior vice president for the University of Illinois Foundation. His appointment is subject to approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.