Eligible students who have not already submitted the onlineIntent to Participate form MUST do so no later than MONDAY, March 24 (see email below for more information). Without your participation confirmation, we will not know of your intent to participate. Therefore, you MUST submit your online intent by the deadline date.Please direct any questions to commencement@uis.edu. 

3.19.25

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:

The University of Illinois Springfield and UPI Local 4100 Non-Tenure Track Faculty Union have reached a tentative agreement on the terms of a three-year contract for the non-tenure track faculty bargaining unit, representing approximately 43 non-tenure track faculty.

In the coming weeks, the parties will go through their respective processes to approve the terms of the agreement. Specific contract terms will be available for public release at that time.

Hometown: Springfield, IllinoisMajor: Biology Pre-MedFuture Plans: Earn a master’s degree or enter the workforce

Springfest is one of the longest-standing traditions at University of Illinois Springfield, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and alumni for a week of friendly competition, teamwork, and campus spirit! Springfest 2025 will take place from April 21st–26th, and we need judges and volunteers to help make this event a success.