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Dec 11, 2025
The Promising Prairie Star Recognition Program honors outstanding graduates under the age of forty or those who have graduated within the previous 5 years. Honorees are selected for their emerging and unique innovation…
Dec 11, 2025
ITS will be performing essential maintenance on the UIS Core Router on Thursday, December 18th, beginning at 9:00 AM and concluding around 12:00 PM (Noon).
The Core Router serves as the high-speed backbone for the…
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…
Feb 23, 2026
2.23.26
Dear UIS Community:
The midpoint of the semester is approaching, which means it's almost time for the Spring Employee Information Session. I strongly encourage you to attend. The session will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. March…
Mar 03, 2026
March 2026
From Provost Schwab
Greetings!
As we near the midpoint of the semester and anticipate spring recess, the longer days and milder temperatures offer a welcome reminder that progress—both personal and professional—is often…
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Employee Recognition
Jan 30, 2025
Building Service Foreman John "Jack" Stege has been named the 2024 Employee of the Year at the University of Illinois Springfield. He was honored during a reception on Jan. 30, 2025, in the UIS Student…
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
No employee specific events at this time. Check back soon! Visit our main website calendar for other university events.