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Apr 17, 2025
Congratulations to the following faculty members who will speak this year at the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress. SRI is an annual global event focused on action-oriented, knowledge-based and inclusive…
Apr 17, 2025
Have an idea for a UIS Homecoming event? Submit your idea on UIS Connection. Homecoming is set for Sept. 14–20. This year’s theme is “Written in the Stars”—a celebration of Prairie Star pride, connection, and…
Apr 14, 2025
Good morning, all:
We are partnering with ITS to offer several Course Survey report demo sessions to highlight the enhanced reporting functionality of the recently-launched Course Survey App. Instructors will have…
Apr 14, 2025
Dear Faculty and Staff:
The communication below was just sent to all graduates participating in the upcoming commencement ceremonies.
Important Commencement Information for Participants
You are…
Jul 02, 2025
7.2.25
Dear colleagues —
I’m pleased to share that the UIS Innovation Center will lease space at Horace Mann’s downtown Springfield campus to expand programs that support economic development in the region. The 2.5-year lease will allow the…
Apr 01, 2025
From Provost Schwab
Colleagues,
I hope you are doing well as we approach the final weeks of the academic year. It’s amazing to think that we will soon welcome a new batch of graduates into the UIS alumni ranks.
Over the past few days, I’ve…
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Employee Recognition
Oct 13, 2023
Patty Meyer has been named 69app Springfield Employee of the Month for October 2023. She is the superintendent of building services for UIS Facilities and Services.
“Patty’s commitment to her…
Getting to Know You
Aug 30, 2024
Mike Hermann is the athletic director.
Can you give us a brief timeline of how your career led you to UIS?
I’ve had the chance to serve as the director of athletics at three previous institutions: Niagara,…
Employee Events
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