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.

As part of the Prepare for Illinois’ Future Program, Kaplan is offering virtual events called Campus Connections as opportunities for UIS faculty and staff to learn more about this partnership and the test prep resources available to our students.

Campus Connections sessions provide an opportunity for UIS faculty and staff to: