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Aug 21, 2025
Dear Prairie Star Nation,The excitement on campus has already reached a new level. This past Saturday, nearly 120 student-athletes returned to launch our fall seasons in volleyball, men's and women's soccer, and men's…
Aug 20, 2025
Join us to hear more about the Prepare for Illinois' Future Program powered by Kaplan All Access. This program has saved students in Illinois over $12,000,000 in out-of-pocket costs for Career Readiness and Test…
Aug 20, 2025
August 20, 2025
An updated State of Illinois Employee Benefits Handbook was published by the State's department of Central Management Services (CMS).
This Handbook is updated every five years, and it details the…
Aug 20, 2025
Dear UIS Faculty,
I’m writing to share an update about how students will access their ebooks and digital materials starting Fall ‘25. Our bookstore partner, Follett Higher Education, is introducing Kortext, a new…
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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