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Jan 06, 2026
Preparing for the unexpected is what makes our campus resilient We have returned all campus services back to UIS. All applications should be fully functional. You can continue sharing feedback through the…
Dec 18, 2025
Lincoln Residence Hall 12/13: Desk closes at noon 1/10: Resume normal hours Diversity Center 12/23-1/1: Closed 1/2: Resume normal hours Brookens Library 12/14: Closed 12/15-12/18: 9 a.m. to…
Dec 18, 2025
Acting AEO and Title IX Coordinator Donald Kamm is serving as Acting AEO and Title IX Coordinator while the university completes the search for our next AEO leader, which is anticipated to be completed this spring. …
Dec 12, 2025
Dear University of Illinois System community, As we close out an extraordinary year, we’re proud to reflect on the milestones we’ve reached and the people who have made these achievements possible. From…
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

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 Jennifer Harris.
Jan 29, 2025
Getting to know you: Jennifer Harris
Jennifer Harris is the office administrator for the Center of Lincoln Studies. What do you like about your job? I enjoy the variety of projects I’m involved in. I love to plan and keep a running task list. There…

Employee Events

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