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Chancellor Janet Gooch speaks at a podium during the UIS Library Commons groundbreaking ceremony.
Sep 22, 2025
UIS breaks ground on new Library Commons building
The University of Illinois Springfield held a groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 19 for its new Library Commons, a $42.6 million, three-story, 52,000-square…
An artist rendering of the Library Commons building
Sep 18, 2025
Library Commons - Site Preparation and Construction Priorities
The following are major site prepation and construction priorities for Library Commons each month. September 2025 Drill piers fully completed and…
drone shot of UIS campus
Aug 13, 2025
Save the Date: Library Commons Groundbreaking
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…
An artist rendering of the Library Commons building
Aug 07, 2025
Building Our Community: UIS launches $42.5M Library Commons project
Pattie Piotrowski Excitement is growing at the University of Illinois Springfield as construction is underway on the new Library Commons building. The…
An artist rendering of the Library Commons building
Jul 15, 2025
Library Commons Construction - Alternate Walking Routes through Quad
As site preparation and construction for Library Commons continues between the Health Sciences Building (HSB) and Student Union, please avoid…
An artist rendering of the Library Commons building
Jul 02, 2025
Library Commons Construction - Parking Limitations
Greetings Campus Community, As the University begins constructing Library Commons, parking Lot A-North will be closed for employees, students and…