2.18.25

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,

It is with deep sadness that I share news of the death of former UIS Chancellor Richard D. Ringeisen, who led this university with vision and dedication from 2001 to 2010. Chancellor Ringeisen passed away this morning in South Carolina.

2.18.25

Dear Faculty and Staff:

I have exciting news regarding the university’s ongoing efforts to best support our students’ success. Through a new statewide partnership, UIS students will now receive free access to Kaplan’s industry-leading test prep resources for graduate admissions, licensure and credentialing exams and skills development courses.

At the University of Illinois Springfield, we're incredibly proud of our students' drive and ambition. We know many of you are planning for the next step in your academic and professional journeys, whether it's graduate school, a professional licensure, a certification or developing new skills to advance your career. We wholeheartedly support your pursuit of excellence.

2.17.25

Dear Faculty, Staff and Students —

Late last week, the federal Office for Civil Rights published a “Dear Colleague Letter” outlining the current administration’s interpretation of the scope of the 2023 Supreme Court Ruling in Students for Fair Admissions vs. Harvard. The Education Department has said it will issue additional guidance soon and that compliance is a condition of receiving federal funding.