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Jan 12, 2026
This message includes important information for you regarding the Spring 2026 semester. All information has been classified into seven categories: Important Dates, Enrollment and Census Reporting, Email and…
Jan 09, 2026
2026 RISE Professional Development Retreat
This year’s RISE Professional Development Retreat, set for Feb. 6, will introduce and support the CARE Framework, a university-wide approach that focuses on…
Jan 09, 2026
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
Facilities and Services will be overseeing the inspection and testing of fire alarms the week of January 13-16. The alarm horns and the strobe lights will be activated…
Jan 08, 2026
Dear faculty and staff,
I am writing to share that I will be stepping down as president of the University of Illinois System at the end of my current contract, which concludes on June 30, 2027.
Serving in this…
Jan 12, 2026
1.12.26
As we kick off the new year, take a moment to celebrate our Seven Star Successes of 2025. From strengthening the Illinois economy and earning national recognition for supporting first-generation students to achievements in athletics…
Dec 04, 2025
December 2025
From Provost Schwab
Greetings,
As we approach the end of the fall semester, I want to send a note of appreciation to all members of the UIS community for all you do. Over the Thanksgiving break I had a chance to reflect on…
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Employee Recognition
Dec 04, 2025
Pam Francis, administrative aide for library administration, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for December 2025.
Francis’ kindness and compassion make her a great asset to…
Getting to Know You
Jan 07, 2026
Can you give a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?
I started as a graduate student in the Doctorate of Public Administration (DPA) program here at UIS in 2013, while working full time as the HR…
Employee Events
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This hybrid session is designed for campus leaders to understand their responsibilities under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding digital accessibility. We’ll cover key compliance…
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This hands-on training session introduces participants to the use of digital accessibility evaluation tools—such as WAVE, PAC 2024, and Microsoft Office accessibility checkers —to assess and improve the accessibility…
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The Employee of the Year (EOY) Program recognizes employees who have served UIS in an exceptional manner. Please join us at 3 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 29, in the Student Union Ballroom as we celebrate our 2025 Employees of…
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2026 RISE Professional Development Retreat
This year’s RISE Professional Development Retreat, set for Feb. 6, will introduce and support the CARE Framework, a university-wide approach that focuses on creating a…