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Nov 18, 2024
The first finalist for the UIS Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources will be interviewing on campus today, Nov. 18.   An open forum will take place from 2:15 to 3 p.m. in UHB 3080 for interested faculty…
Nov 15, 2024
Greetings Campus Community, The water has been shut off to all floors of PAC Tower 2 due to an unexpected plumbing problem discovered this afternoon. Our crews are actively working on repairs. Please note that…
Nov 15, 2024
Good afternoon!  Copyleaks just notified UIS that they will release an updated version of their AI detection model on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.  They state, “Our algorithm has been refined to…
Nov 13, 2024
A gift of any amount will give hope to those in need in Illinois and around the world. For information about the SECA campaign and to find a list of participating charities, visit our SECA website. To make a gift (…
Apr 07, 2025
4.7.25 Good afternoon, UIS: Commencement is just a month away, marking an exciting time for our students. I encourage everyone to sign up as a volunteer by April 11 for at least one ceremony to support our graduating students and…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Mar 04, 2025
From Provost Schwab Dear Colleagues, As we approach the middle of the semester and spring recess, I hope you are finding opportunities to enjoy a bit of the milder temperatures and slowly increasing minutes of daylight. I know that I welcome…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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Employee Recognition

May 11, 2022
Yokasty Owens has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for May 2022. She is a building service worker who has worked at UIS since 2019. Her nominator said she always “…

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