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Jul 29, 2025
Cabling work for the VAV (Variable Air Volume) infrastructure on the 4th floor of UHB will begin on Wednesday, July 30, and is expected to continue for approximately 2-3 weeks. During this period, technicians will be…
Jul 28, 2025
As part of the upcoming Convocation on August 21, we are creating a welcome video featuring friendly faces from across campus. Please submit by August 10.
Submit a Video
Videos should be no longer than 10…
Jul 28, 2025
Thanks to campus and system-level financial support, ITS is in the process of implementing a campus-wide infrastructure refresh as part of our efforts to improve Wi-Fi performance. This is a multi-phase project with an…
Jul 25, 2025
We’re excited to announce that AI Companion, Zoom’s generative AI assistant, will be available to use on Zoom starting August 1.
To learn more about Zoom AI Companion, join us on Thursday, July 31, from…
Jan 12, 2026
1.12.26
As we kick off the new year, take a moment to celebrate our Seven Star Successes of 2025. From strengthening the Illinois economy and earning national recognition for supporting first-generation students to achievements in athletics…
Dec 04, 2025
December 2025
From Provost Schwab
Greetings,
As we approach the end of the fall semester, I want to send a note of appreciation to all members of the UIS community for all you do. Over the Thanksgiving break I had a chance to reflect on…
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Employee Recognition
Sep 08, 2023
Aaron Stewart has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for August 2023. He is the facilities business manager for UIS Facilities and Services.
Stewart's nominator commends his…
Getting to Know You
Sep 25, 2024
John Ferry is a distinguished professor of chemistry and biochemistry in the UIS School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability, and Public Health. His research areas include environmental chemistry, toxicology,…
Employee Events
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