Ãå±±½ûµØ

If you received an email from GrantForward, it is not spam or a phishing attempt. This is a grant database that UIS is subscribed to. Previously, it only had accounts for faculty and those who opted in. Today, accounts went live for Civil Service and Academic Professional employees. 

This is how the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will begin sending out monthly newsletters at the start of the Fall semester to increase efficiency and have better usage metrics than the email version we've been using.

Don't hesitate to reach out with questions!

Valerie Udemba’s journey to earning her MBA at the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield is nothing short of inspiring. As an international student from Nigeria, she learned about different cultures and felt welcomed by the UIS community. This year, she’ll be using her voice as the student commencement speaker to represent and uplift the Class of 2025.

Cristian Leon-Vallejo came to the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield as a first-generation student from a small Latino family - and now he’s leaving with a degree in communications and a legacy of leadership across campus. Congratulations, Cristian!

Matt O’Shea’s road to a communication degree from the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield wasn’t easy. He attended four schools, faced academic setbacks, went to rehab and built a family along the way. Today, he’s not just crossing the finish line—he’s proving it’s never too late to finish what you started.