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Dec 09, 2025
The Office of Web & Digital Strategy is collecting feedback to guide the upcoming redesign of the uis.edu website. We’d like your perspective on what’s working well and what could be improved. Your input…
Dec 08, 2025
As finals draw near, we know this time can bring extra stress, long study hours, and added pressure for students. While doing their best academically matters, mental health and overall well-being are just as important…
Dec 05, 2025
Why We’re Standardizing Menu Terminology
Inconsistent menus — where different parts of a site use different labels for the same content — can confuse users, slow down navigation, and undermine trust in the site.…
Dec 03, 2025
Campus Friends,
I wanted to let you know that UIS has announced the addition of women’s flag football to the athletics portfolio as our 18th Prairie Star sport this afternoon.
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Feb 09, 2026
2.9.26
Dear UIS Community:
Thank you to everyone who attended the RISE Professional Development Retreat last Friday and helped make the day a success. Special thanks to Dr. Jamarco Clark for stepping in during the Chancellor’s Thinker Series…
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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