Here's where you will find links to monthly Academic Affairs newsletters featuring a greeting from Provost Brandon Schwab, opportunities to make a difference, news to celebrate, updates on key initiatives, and more; as well as annual fall newsroom articles introducing new full-time faculty.

Newsletters

Catch up on what's happening in the Provost's Office and Division of Academic Affairs. Links to the past year's Academic Affairs Update monthly newsletters are included below:

Meet New Full-Time Faculty

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News

Oct 06, 2025

Message from the Provost: Academic Affairs Newsletter - September-October 2025

From Provost Schwab Greetings, I hope your fall semester is progressing in good ways. It is hard to believe that the mid-point of the semester is…

Sep 25, 2025

Reminder: Good Idea Fund deadline is Oct. 1

We are excited to announce that the Good Idea Fund is available again this year! This initiative offers one-time (non-recurring) funds to support…

Sep 20, 2025

Message from the Provost: Urgent Advisory Regarding H-1B Travel

Dear UIS Community, Last evening, Friday, September 19, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation enacting certain restrictions on…

Sep 18, 2025

We hope you will be able to join in celebrating this year’s University Scholars Award recipient on Wednesday, September 24. If you plan to attend and have…

Aug 28, 2025

Message from the Provost: Academic Affairs Newsletter - August 2025

From Provost Schwab Colleagues, I hope your semester is off to a good start and that you have enjoyed meeting new students and colleagues and…

Aug 26, 2025

Message from the Provost: Notice of Applications for Tenure and Faculty Reappointments

According to UIS policy, each academic year the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost notifies the UIS community of the names of those among the…

Aug 20, 2025

Fall Kaplan All Access Orientations

Join us to hear more about the Prepare for Illinois' Future Program powered by Kaplan All Access. This program has saved students in Illinois over $12,000,000…

Jul 21, 2025

Message from the Provost: Reappointment of Faculty with Probationary Status

Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce the following faculty have been reappointed, in accordance with the Faculty Personnel Policy governing second-…