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!

Sep 16, 2025
Are you looking to boost your activity and improve your health in a fun, supportive way? Are you interested in joining an encouraging, noncompetitive team that celebrates progress and encourages each other?…
Sep 16, 2025
Vachel Lindsay Drive will be closed Wednesday, September 17 at noon and re-open Thursday September 18 at noon. Please use Ernest Hemingway Drive and University Drive to access campus during this time. Residents…
Sep 16, 2025
A section of Richard Wright Drive will be closed Friday, September 19 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm for the Homecoming Pep Rally Block party. We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to take…
Sep 15, 2025
Dear colleagues, We are delighted to invite you to the system-wide Student & Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee event, "Bite-Sized Wellbeing During Uncertain Times: Evidence, Practice and Resources…
Feb 23, 2026
2.23.26 Dear UIS Community: The midpoint of the semester is approaching, which means it's almost time for the Spring Employee Information Session. I strongly encourage you to attend. The session will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. March…
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Feb 05, 2026
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gregg “Bagel” Johnson as the next Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education (CPAE), pending final approval by the Board of Trustees. Dr. Johnson…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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Employee Recognition

Sep 26, 2023
Carol Marshall has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for September 2023. She is the admissions and record coordinator for the UIS Office of Admissions Processing. “She's always…

Getting to Know You

Oct 10, 2024
Maria Zavala is a financial aid coordinator in the Office of Financial Aid. What do you like about your job? I work in the Office of Financial Aid, and I’m grateful for the experience of learning about financial…

Employee Events

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