UIS Orbit is a resource for University of Illinois Springfield employees to find important news and announcements, new hire information, human resources info, upcoming employee events and more!

Nov 19, 2025
The UIS Athletics Department is accepting nominations for the 2026 UIS Athletics Hall of Fame Class! The nomination period is open through the end of the calendar year, so don’t miss the chance to recognize former…
Nov 17, 2025
Dear faculty and staff: The University of Illinois Springfield gains its post-secondary school accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). In August 2018, UIS was reaccredited by the HLC…
Nov 14, 2025
Dear students, faculty and staff: Unfortunately, due to issues beyond our control, Lincoln Residence Hall roofing repairs will cause the Great Room, Seminar Room and Prayer Room to be shut down starting Friday,…
Nov 14, 2025
The nomination period is now open! The Promising Prairie Star Recognition Program celebrates outstanding graduates under the age of forty or those who have graduated within the past five years. Honorees are…
Apr 22, 2026
4.22.26 Dear Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to share that David Meredith has been named the University of Illinois Springfield’s next vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management, effective June 16, pending formal approval by the…
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

Amanda Roberts
Feb 22, 2024
Amanda Roberts named the UIS Employee of the Month for February 2024
Amanda Roberts has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for February 2024. She is an interlibrary loan specialist at UIS Brookens Library. Her supervisor, Robin Mize, said she is…

Getting to Know You

Headshot of Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson.
Nov 21, 2024
Getting to Know You: Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson
Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson is a professor of theatre in the Art, Music, and Theatre Department. What do you like about your job? I love being in a rehearsal hall, helping students discover new aspects of a…

Employee Events

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