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Jul 09, 2025
We have Bocce ball courts on campus! We’d like to offer a summer lunch league for UIS employees. Yes, it’s a bit warm outside, but it’s not a game that takes a lot of energy. It's a game that's a lot of fun. A…
Jul 09, 2025
Employees not currently enrolled in payroll deduction can purchase a 2025-26 parking hang tag online by enrolling in payroll deduction or using a debit or credit card. Please note that employees not enrolled in payroll…
Jul 08, 2025
Timely Warning – Attempted Arson Date/Time of Incident: Over the night of July 7, 2025Location: Public Affairs Center (PAC) Dear campus community member, The UIS Police Department is issuing this Timely…
Jul 03, 2025
The elevator in PAC Tower 1 has been taken out of service for the near future. Substantial repairs are necessary, which may take some time to complete. We will share status updates as they become available. Thank…
Nov 24, 2025
11.24.25 Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. I hope you all find time this week to rest, recharge and enjoy a meal with friends, family or anyone who brings joy to your life. As we move into the final stretch of the semester, I’m grateful for the…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Nov 03, 2025
November 2025 From Provost Schwab Greetings, As we barrel toward the later part of the semester and the wonderful change of fall foliage, I’ve been reminded of the importance of self-care during this busy time of the year. I was recently…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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Employee Recognition

Jul 10, 2023
Ardis Livingston has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for July 2023. He is an electrician for UIS Building Maintenance. His supervisor, Chuck Coderko, said he always…

Getting to Know You

Aug 30, 2024
Mike Hermann is the athletic director. Can you give us a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS? I’ve had the chance to serve as the director of athletics at three previous institutions: Niagara,…

Employee Events

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