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Apr 21, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice has extended the Title II digital accessibility compliance date for public entities our size from April 24, 2026, to April 26, 2027. This change gives institutions additional time to…
Apr 20, 2026
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The University of Illinois Springfield and the UPI Local 4100 Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Union have reached a tentative agreement on the terms of a 3-year contract. Union members…
Apr 16, 2026
The following message was emailed to all UIS students on Thursday, April 16, regarding the Faculty Union strike: Dear Students, We know you may have questions about how the ongoing strike involving tenured and…
Apr 15, 2026
Dear UIS Community:  Collective bargaining negotiations between UIS and the union representing tenured and tenure-track faculty continued today. The parties met for 4.5 hours and discussed open issues.…
Jul 01, 2026
7.1.26 Dear Faculty & Staff — Following President Killeen’s June 18 announcement, this message confirms the 2% merit-based salary program for the 2026-27 academic year. The 2% merit-based salary program is to be distributed at the…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Apr 28, 2026
April-May 2026 From Provost Schwab Dear Colleagues, With final exam week and commencement in sight, my message is simple: thank you. Commencement reminds us why our work matters—students crossing the stage, families and friends cheering,…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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Employee Recognition

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Aug 18, 2025
Nathan Curry named UIS Employee of the Month for August 2025
Nathan Curry, a grounds worker, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for August 2025. Curry is recognized as a conscientious employee who is kind and considerate. He helps…

Getting to Know You

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Jan 20, 2026
Getting to Know You: Morell Old
What do you like about your job?  I like that I do different kinds of tasks every day and talk to many different people, which keeps me from getting bored. I meet one-on-one with students to help them find…

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