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Dec 01, 2025
Dear Campus Community,
Water service has been fully restored in University Hall and Lincoln Residence Hall. Classes in University Hall will resume as scheduled tomorrow. The water in both buildings is safe…
Dec 01, 2025
Dear Campus Community,
Due to a water main break, water service will be shut off in University Hall (UHB) and Lincoln Residence Hall (LRH) beginning at noon today until further notice. Repair work will begin…
Nov 24, 2025
UIS Basketball is Back at TRAC
The balls are bouncing in The Recreation and Athletics Center (TRAC) as the Prairie Stars have tipped off another exciting basketball season! You share a campus with a…
Nov 21, 2025
Dear Faculty,
We hope this email finds you well. We are gathering university-wide input to help shape UIS’ future direction in AI research, development, and university support infrastructure. This short…
Jan 26, 2026
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Big things are happening on campus. Thank you to everyone for your flexibility and patience as this work progresses.
Construction on the new Library Commons is moving forward, with structural steel installation underway and…
Feb 05, 2026
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gregg “Bagel” Johnson as the next Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education (CPAE), pending final approval by the Board of Trustees. Dr. Johnson…
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Employee Recognition
Feb 19, 2025
Heath Bruce, assistant director of marketing, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for February 2025.
“Heath has consistently demonstrated outstanding performance in working…
Getting to Know You
Aug 04, 2025
How did you get started in your career field?
My journey into higher education began during my undergraduate years at Kentucky State University, where I was deeply engaged on campus. I started a book club,…
Employee Events
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