Academic Affairs News
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 recent Academic Affairs Update monthly newsletters are included below:
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News
Nov 03, 2025
November 2025
From Provost Schwab
Greetings,
As we barrel toward the later part of the semester and the wonderful change of fall foliage, I’ve been…
Oct 06, 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
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
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
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…