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Announcements
May 23, 2024
You may have received/will be receiving an email from the Webstore regarding your Adobe Creative Cloud licensing, which expires June 30 for those who have current licensing.
To renew your license, please use this…
May 23, 2024
The general election will take place this year on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. This day is not designated as a holiday for universities in Illinois. However, time off to vote may be available in accordance with State of…
May 20, 2024
Please be aware that on Tuesday, May 21, new HVAC rooftop units will be installed on the WUIS building and the Human Resources Building (HRB). There will be a crane onsite to lift the old units off the buildings as…
UIS Mobile App
The UIS Mobile app is now available for download on both the App Store and Google Play Store. Features include quick access to events, news, dining info, and safety links. Visit the UIS Mobile App page to learn more and download!
News from the Chancellor
Apr 15, 2024
4.15.24
Happy Monday—
Springfest is one of our longest and most loved traditions, and it starts today! Festivities will kick off with a Scavenger Hunt tonight at 8 p.m. Later in the week, you can look forward to cheering on our students at…
Apr 01, 2024
4.1.24
Hello, UIS—
Let’s kick off the week with some good news! We have seen a marked increase in enrollment in second eight-week courses, or accelerated courses, with a 26% increase over last spring. These courses provide additional options…
Mar 29, 2024
3.29.2024
Dear Colleagues & Students:
I am pleased to announce the Board of Trustees has approved the following faculty for sabbatical leave during academic year 2024-2025:
Fall 2024
Cheng-Chia (Brian) ChenAhmad JumahHanfu…
News from the Provost
Dec 06, 2023
Academic Affairs News - November/December 2023
From Provost Schwab
Dear colleagues:
As we approach the end of the year, I want to express my appreciation to the UIS community for making my first semester here such a good experience. I am…
Oct 25, 2023
Academic Affairs News - October 2023
From Provost Schwab
Dear colleagues:
It’s hard to believe that we already are past the mid-point of fall semester and that some of you just submitted grades while others started second-half courses this…
Aug 30, 2023
According to UIS policy, each academic year the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost notifies the UIS community of the names of those among the faculty scheduled for tenure review and second- or fourth-year reappointment review.…
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Employee Recognition
Apr 30, 2024
John “Jack” Stege has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for April 2024. He is a building service foreman in the janitorial department.
His supervisor, Pattie Meyer, said that…
Employee Events
No employee specific events at this time. Check back soon! Visit our main website calendar for other university events.