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Jul 26, 2022
Dear students, faculty and staff:
As we prepare to return to our universities this fall, University of Illinois System leaders continue to think first and foremost about the safety of all of you and the surrounding…
Jul 22, 2022
University of Illinois Springfield baseball player Zion Pettigrew signed a free agent with the Washington Nationals organization this week. Pettigrew is a two-time All-American for the Prairie Stars, and is the…
Jul 21, 2022
The University of Illinois Springfield has named Melissa Beisel the new director of the Department of Residence Life. She will oversee housing operations for more than 900 students living on the UIS campus. Her…
Jul 21, 2022
401 E. Washington Street building in downtown Springfield, future home of the UIS Innovation Center.
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees on Thursday approved the purchase of a property in downtown…
Sep 02, 2025
9.2.25
Good afternoon, UIS:
The fall semester is in full swing, and it’s amazing to see so many students back on campus and the energy they bring to our community. Thank you to the Division of Student Affairs for a wonderful Welcome…
Jul 21, 2025
Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to announce the following faculty have been reappointed, in accordance with the Faculty Personnel Policy governing second- and fourth-year review of probationary faculty at UIS.
2nd Year Reappointment
Brandon…
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