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Aug 14, 2025
Be part of the excitement as campus comes alive for the new semester!
Welcome Table - Be a friendly face at key campus locations during the first few days of classes. You’ll help students and visitors find their way…
Aug 13, 2025
Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Library Commons at UIS:
When: Friday, September 19, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Where: On the UIS quad, near the Student Union
This student-centered,…
Aug 13, 2025
With myUIS retiring on August 15, students should visit our new portal myUIconnect.
myUIconnect is now the go-to resource for student information and staying connected to UIS.
Student…
Aug 07, 2025
Pattie Piotrowski
Excitement is growing at the University of Illinois Springfield as construction is underway on the new Library Commons building. The publicly funded project was made possible by a $42.5 million…
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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