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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…
Nov 13, 2025
To UIS Civil Service Employees:
On behalf of the State Universities Civil Service Employee Advisory Committee, we are writing to invite you to participate in an important constituent survey. Your feedback is…
Nov 12, 2025
Kaplan is expanding outreach efforts to increase awareness of its Prepare for Illinois' Future Powered by Kaplan's All Access LicenseTM program across the UIS campus. The current focus is on engaging College of…
May 04, 2026
5.4.26
Dear UIS Community:
The 55th annual commencement will take place on Saturday, May 9, at the Bank of Springfield Center. A total of 1,020 students will participate in the ceremonies.
At 12:30 p.m., we will celebrate…
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,…
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