Message from President Killeen: May your holiday season be happy and bright!

Dear University of Illinois System community,

The holiday season is here! We have so much to look forward to and so much to be grateful for — including your dedicated work to prepare our state for even brighter tomorrows.

Take a look at our 2024 holiday video greeting which features many of the ways the University of Illinois System ensures brighter futures for generations to come.

Planned Test of the UIS Emergency Notification System - Dec. 11

UIS Campus Community,

At approximately 10 a.m. on Dec. 11, the UIS Police Department will be conducting a test of the Rave Alert notification system which utilizes text messages, emails, website banners, digital signage and social media. The test will be followed up with an email that contains a link to a brief survey (no longer than 4 questions) to evaluate the efficacy of the system and identify any operational gaps. Thank you for your understanding and participation.

Giving Tuesday: Make a Difference Today

It's Giving Tuesday! How will you make a difference today?

This Giving Tuesday, we are calling on our community to come together and support students at UIS. Your gift today has the power to change lives – by providing scholarships, funding research and enhancing the overall student experience.

As UIS, we are dedicated to developing the leaders of tomorrow. Whether students are conducting innovative research or preparing to enter the workforce, your support makes these opportunities possible.

AVC-HR Finalist Interview Today at 3 P.M. in UHB 3080

The second finalist for the UIS Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources will be interviewing on campus today, Nov. 20.  

An open forum will take place from 3 to 3:45 p.m. in UHB 3080 for interested faculty and staff to attend and learn more about the candidate. A Zoom option is available, but in-person attendance is strongly encouraged. Participants on Zoom will be able to ask questions via the chat function only.

International Education Week: Nov. 18-22

International Education Week (IEW) is promoted by the US Department of State and the US Department of Education. Both departments suggest it to be from November 18 to 22 this year. The aims are to prepare Americans for a global environment and to attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. Our excellent offices and departments on campus support the initiative with providing events related to international education.

Academic Summer Camps 2025 are Open for Submissions

It’s time to start planning your 2025 Academic Summer Camp

The University of Illinois Springfield hosts academic summer camps each year to help area high school students explore career options, gain practical skills through hands-on learning and have an unforgettable summer experience.  All of our camps are taught by our world-class faculty, and we are open to applications.