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Mar 19, 2025
Springfest is one of the longest-standing traditions at University of Illinois Springfield, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and alumni for a week of friendly competition, teamwork, and campus spirit!…
Mar 18, 2025
Colleagues,  Crowdfunding is live through March 31. Make your gift to support the area of your choice today!  Make a Gift Don't forget - the top TWO funds that have the most employee donors by 3/31 will…
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Mar 18, 2025
This April, join us on a field trip to the Therkildsen Field Station (TFSE) and the wetland restoration at the Emiquon Preserve to explore teaching and research opportunities. Opportunities…
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Mar 18, 2025
As part of the Prepare for Illinois’ Future Program, Kaplan is offering virtual events called Campus Connections as opportunities for UIS faculty and staff to learn more about this partnership and the test prep…
Jan 22, 2026
1.22.26 Dear Students — UIS Commencement will be here before we know it, and our Commencement Committee is hard at work planning the 2026 ceremonies, slated for May 9. This year’s ceremonies will take place in downtown Springfield at the Bank…
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Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Dec 04, 2025
December 2025 From Provost Schwab Greetings, As we approach the end of the fall semester, I want to send a note of appreciation to all members of the UIS community for all you do. Over the Thanksgiving break I had a chance to reflect on…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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