Dear UIS Students and Employees:

UIS is committed to maintaining a drug-free environment for its students and employees, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Our Drug Prevention Policy and Program was prepared in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.   

Mariam Ndow of Serekunda, The Gambia, a 2022 graduate of Marina International School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2023 and awarded a $32,000 Lincoln Merit Scholarship for tuition over four years. At UIS, she will major in biochemistry.  

The scholarship is awarded based on high school GPA and can be renewed for a total of four years if the student maintains college GPA requirements.

The University of Illinois Springfield and Innovate Springfield will host a “Shark Tank” style pitch night where aspiring local entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas to investors.

The event will be held from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, June 15 at Innovate Springfield, located on the second floor of 15 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield.

Dear colleagues:

It’s our pleasure to share the news with you that a 4% merit-based salary program across the University of Illinois System will take effect Aug. 16 for faculty members and academic professionals, and Aug. 20 for civil service staff. This represents an increase from last year and continues to be an important priority in our budgeting process.