UIS sees growth in freshman enrollment for fall 2025
The University of Illinois Springfield has enrolled 312 first-year students for fall 2025, a 19.1% increase from last fall’s 262 freshmen. New students cite UIS’ academic programs, personalized attention and career outcomes as key reasons for enrolling.
Emiquon Registration is Open
Registration for the Emiquon Nature Preserve Event is Live! This year's trip will be taking place on October 24, 2025. All permanent Academic Professional and Civil Service employees who have been employed for 6+ months are eligible to participate with supervisory approval. Participants will tour the Therkildsen Field Station and public use areas of the Nature Preserve. If time permits, we will also gather water samples to view in the lab. Attendee spots are limited, so please register now! For more information on the Know Your U program. Please visit the HR website.
Rody Tied for Fourth After Opening Day at UIndy Fall Invitational
The UIS women's golf team played two rounds on Monday at the UIndy Fall Invitational, hosted at Champions Pointe Golf Club. The Prairie Stars sit in ninth place with one round left to play.
UIS carded a team score of 307 in the morning round and followed with a 310 in the afternoon, finishing the day at 617 (+41). Missouri-St. Louis leads the 12-team field with a score of 574 (-2).
Apply for CSAC Professional Development Funding
Guidelines and Instructions for Applying for CSAC Professional Development Funding for FY 2026
The Civil Service Advisory Council (CSAC) is pleased to announce that FY2026 funding has been made available to assist Civil Service Employees (CS) at UIS with professional development. Any CS employee employed with a 50% (minimum) appointment may apply for up to $1,200 to use toward any aspect of past or future professional development occurring during the 2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026).
