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Announcements
Mar 19, 2024
Dear Faculty,
COLRS and ITS have teamed up to open up a 3-week pilot to instructors interested in trying out Copyleaks, an AI-based plagiarism and AI content detection tool.
Due to the increasing cost of…
Mar 13, 2024
Dear Colleagues and Friends of UIS,
Commencement 2024 is rapidly approaching, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make this year’s Commencement Ceremonies memorable for our students.
Three commencement…
Mar 12, 2024
Annual testing of the fire alarm systems in the east/legacy campus buildings will take place this Friday, March 15. The test procedures will include the intermittent sounding of horns and activation of the strobe…
UIS Mobile App
The UIS Mobile app is now available for download on both the App Store and Google Play Store. Features include quick access to events, news, dining info, and safety links. Visit the UIS Mobile App page to learn more and download!
News from the Chancellor
Jun 28, 2023
6.28.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
I am pleased to share that Dr. J. Travis Bland has been selected to serve as interim dean (designate) of the College of Health, Science and Technology, pending Board of Trustees approval. His two-year…
Jun 12, 2023
6.12.23
Happy Monday!
We’re well into a beautiful season of summer weather, and we’ve already welcomed some fawns and other newcomers to UIS. I remember this time fondly last year when I became a Prairie Star—it’s hard to believe a whole year…
Jun 06, 2023
6.6.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brandon Schwab as the next UIS Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Dr. Schwab will serve as provost-designate until formal approval by the…
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Employee Recognition
Mar 24, 2023
Trish Schlobohm has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for March 2023. She is the business incubation program coordinator at Innovate Springfield.
Schlobohm’s nominator said she…
Employee Events
No employee specific events at this time. Check back soon! Visit our main website calendar for other university events.