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Apr 17, 2025
Congratulations to the following faculty members who will speak this year at the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress. SRI is an annual global event focused on action-oriented, knowledge-based and inclusive…
Apr 17, 2025
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…
Apr 14, 2025
Good morning, all:
We are partnering with ITS to offer several Course Survey report demo sessions to highlight the enhanced reporting functionality of the recently-launched Course Survey App. Instructors will have…
Apr 14, 2025
Dear Faculty and Staff:
The communication below was just sent to all graduates participating in the upcoming commencement ceremonies.
Important Commencement Information for Participants
You are…
Apr 07, 2025
4.7.25
Good afternoon, UIS:
Commencement is just a month away, marking an exciting time for our students. I encourage everyone to sign up as a volunteer by April 11 for at least one ceremony to support our graduating students and…
Mar 04, 2025
From Provost Schwab
Dear Colleagues,
As we approach the middle of the semester and spring recess, I hope you are finding opportunities to enjoy a bit of the milder temperatures and slowly increasing minutes of daylight. I know that I welcome…
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Employee Recognition
Feb 19, 2025
Heath Bruce, assistant director of marketing, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for February 2025.
“Heath has consistently demonstrated outstanding performance in working…
Getting to Know You
Feb 26, 2025
Tena Helton is a professor of English.
Can you give me a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?
I always knew I wanted to teach. I earned my bachelor's degree in English with an education…
Employee Events
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Sign up for website editor training on the new uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.
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Sign up for website editor training on the new uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.
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Sign up for website editor training on the new uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.
Web Editor Training Sign Up