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Sep 18, 2025
We hope you will be able to join in celebrating this year’s University Scholars Award recipient on Wednesday, September 24.
If you plan to attend and have not yet registered, please do so by end of day Friday,…
Sep 16, 2025
Vachel Lindsay Drive will be closed Wednesday, September 17 at noon and re-open Thursday September 18 at noon.
Please use Ernest Hemingway Drive and University Drive to access campus during this time.
Residents…
Sep 16, 2025
A section of Richard Wright Drive will be closed Friday, September 19 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm for the Homecoming Pep Rally Block party.
We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to take…
Sep 16, 2025
Are you looking to boost your activity and improve your health in a fun, supportive way? Are you interested in joining an encouraging, noncompetitive team that celebrates progress and encourages each other?…
Nov 24, 2025
11.24.25
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
I hope you all find time this week to rest, recharge and enjoy a meal with friends, family or anyone who brings joy to your life. As we move into the final stretch of the semester, I’m grateful for the…
Nov 03, 2025
November 2025
From Provost Schwab
Greetings,
As we barrel toward the later part of the semester and the wonderful change of fall foliage, I’ve been reminded of the importance of self-care during this busy time of the year. I was recently…
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Employee Recognition
Oct 25, 2024
Madison Vangunten, a human resources associate at the University of Illinois Springfield, has been named the Employee of the Month for October 2024. She was recognized for her expertise in HR systems, her dedication to…
Getting to Know You
Mar 11, 2025
Ryan Bye is the Director Strategy and Partnerships for the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.
Can you give me a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?
I spent the past 11 years working…
Employee Events
No employee specific events at this time. Check back soon! Visit our main website calendar for other university events.