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Mar 18, 2026
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Student Affairs Leadership Awards. These awards recognize UIS students who exemplify Leadership Lived through their engagement, service, and contributions to the campus experience…
Mar 18, 2026
Attentions Volunteers: Now is the time to register your team for the United Way of Central Illinois' 2026 Spring Day of Action on Friday, April 24. Register to Volunteer This opportunity to volunteer is open to…
Mar 18, 2026
On Friday, March 20, the Campus Senate will hold a first reading of a proposed constitutional amendment to increase staff representation by two members—one Academic Professional and one Civil Service. A vote is…
Mar 18, 2026
Submit Your 2026 Fall Welcome Program Proposal Planning for 2026 Fall Welcome is underway! Student organizations and campus units are invited to submit program proposals by April 11, 2026. …
Jun 02, 2026
6.2.26 Dear Colleagues — I am pleased to share that, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Dr. Steven Johnson Jr. will be named Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (Designate), effective June 16, 2026.…
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

Kali Osburn
Jun 17, 2025
Kali Osburn named the UIS Employee of the Month for June 2025
Kali Osburn, building service sub-foreman in Campus Recreation, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for June 2025. “Kali is committed to keeping a clean and welcoming space…

Getting to Know You

Headshot of Julia Wykoff
Dec 04, 2025
Getting to Know You: Julia Wykoff
How did you get started in your career field? I graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law in December 2014. From there, I began working as an appellate prosecutor and assistant special prosecutor for…

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