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UIS Performing Arts Center Director Bryan Rives to Retire; Sarah Brewer Named Interim Director

The University of Illinois Springfield announces that Bryan Rives, Director of the UIS Performing Arts Center, will retire effective June 30, 2026, concluding nine years of impactful leadership and service to the performing arts center, the campus and central Illinois community.  During his tenure, Rives has played a vital role in elevating the UIS Performing Arts Center as a premier destination for arts and entertainment, while strengthening relationships with patrons, donors, and community partners. His