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Announcements
Oct 22, 2024
What is an Accessible Link?
Links are one of the foundational elements of digital content. They are found on websites, online courses, apps, and email. Accessible links connect concise and descriptive text to a…
Oct 17, 2024
We are pleased to announce our new Promising Prairie Star Recognition Program!
The Promising Prairie Star Recognition Program honors outstanding graduates under the age of forty or those who have graduated within…
Oct 16, 2024
The annual State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign is underway! There’s no better time to give back and invest in the causes you care about than right now. The UIS SECA web page is open and …
UIS Mobile App
The UIS Mobile app is now available for download on both the App Store and Google Play Store. Features include quick access to events, news, dining info, and safety links. Visit the UIS Mobile App page to learn more and download!
News from the Chancellor
Jul 08, 2024
7.8.24
Happy Monday,
I hope you enjoyed the holiday and weekend with friends or family. As we enjoy the hot summer, I wanted to share some exciting updates and upcoming events. We're continuing our work to improve education, support our…
Jul 02, 2024
7.2.24
Dear UIS Community,
I am writing to inform you about an important update regarding campus parking fees for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year. Effective August 2024, employee and student parking rates will increase by $2.50 per month…
Jun 10, 2024
6.10.24
Happy Monday,
I hope you're all enjoying the summer and managing with the buzzing cicadas around campus! Even in these warmer months, there's a lot happening at UIS. Summer camps are in full swing, and our Facilities and Services…
News from the Provost
Mar 31, 2023
Dear Faculty and Staff —
The week began with a review of UIS laboratory environmental and safety reports to ensure compliance with safety protocols. There are no alternatives to environmental safety standards along with necessary corrective…
Mar 24, 2023
Dear Faculty and Staff —
The “call” for faculty position requests for employment to begin fall of 2024 has been issued to deans and chairs. Requests for such positions to be searched in the 2023-24 year are due in this office (via the usual…
Mar 23, 2023
Dear Faculty and Staff —
The election to fill vacancies on University Personnel Committees was conducted in accordance with the Faculty Personnel Policy, Article 2. Section 3, and the following individuals have been elected to serve:
Campus…
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Employee Recognition
Mar 14, 2024
Laci Engelbrecht has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for March 2024. She is the director of financial aid.
Her supervisor, Vickie Cook, said that Engelbrecht is extremely…
Employee Events
No employee specific events at this time. Check back soon! Visit our main website calendar for other university events.