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Aug 26, 2026
Applications Open for the NEW Chancellor’s Associate Program
The Chancellor’s Office is accepting applications for the Chancellor’s Associate Program, a professional development opportunity designed to provide eligible…
Aug 26, 2026
Faculty-Staff Kickoff Recording
Good afternoon, faculty and staff — Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Faculty-Staff Kickoff on Aug. 21. It was energizing to come together as a…
Aug 24, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Happy First Day of Classes, Prairie Stars!
8.24.26 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Today marks the 56th first day of classes since our university welcomed its first students in 1970. While a…
Aug 20, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Aug. 21 Kickoff Meeting Reminder
8.20.26 Good morning, faculty and staff — Happy Move-in Day! It’s so great to see our campus community energized as we welcome new and returning…
Aug 17, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Welcome to the 26-27 Academic Year!
8.17.26 Dear Faculty and Staff: A new academic year is here, and I hope you are looking forward to the semester ahead. It’s an exciting time at UIS! We…
Jul 01, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: 2026-27 Merit-Based Salary Program
7.1.26 Dear Faculty & Staff — Following President Killeen’s June 18 announcement, this message confirms the 2% merit-based salary program for…
Jun 02, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Announcement
6.2.26 Dear Colleagues — I am pleased to share that, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Dr. Steven Johnson Jr. will be…
May 18, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 5.18.26
5.18.26 Dear UIS Community: Thank you to all who helped with commencement. Commencement is an incredible reminder of why we do the work we do each day.…
May 04, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 5.4.26
5.4.26 Dear UIS Community: The 55th annual commencement will take place on Saturday, May 9, at the Bank of Springfield Center. A total of 1,…
Apr 22, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: David Meredith named Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Retention Management
4.22.26 Dear Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to share that David Meredith has been named the University of Illinois Springfield’s next vice chancellor…
Apr 21, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.21.26
4.21.26 Dear UIS Community: With less than three weeks until Commencement, this time of year always feels a bit bittersweet. It’s a privilege to…
Apr 20, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Moving forward together at UIS
4.20.26 Dear Faculty, Staff and Students, Late last night, UIS and UPI Local 4100 Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Union reached a tentative agreement on a…
Apr 10, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Leadership Announcement - Congratulations to Dr. Jamarco Clark
4.10.26 Dear Colleagues — Dr. Jamarco Clark, vice chancellor for student affairs, has shared that he will be leaving UIS to take on an exciting new…
Apr 06, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.6.26
3.23.26 Dear UIS Community: UIS is working to reach a collective bargaining agreement with the Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Chapter of UPI Local 4100.…
Mar 26, 2026
UIS Chancellor’s Thinkers Series to feature former Congresswoman Cheri Callahan Bustos
The April 7 Chancellor’s Thinkers Series event featuring former Congresswoman Cheri Callahan Bustos has been postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday, September…
Mar 23, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.23.26
3.23.2026 Dear UIS Community: Last week, UIS hosted the March Board of Trustees meeting. We were thrilled to see the Board vote to approve our proposed…
Mar 10, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: New Mental Health Self-Assessment Tools
3.10.26 Dear faculty, staff and students, I am pleased to share that the University of Illinois System’s Mental Health Awareness and Support…
Mar 09, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.9.26
3.9.26 Dear UIS Community: The spring semester is moving quickly, and I hope you’ll consider joining us for the next Chancellor Thinkers Series event. I…
Feb 23, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.23.26
2.23.26 Dear UIS Community: The midpoint of the semester is approaching, which means it's almost time for the Spring Employee Information Session. I…
Feb 19, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Spring Employee Information Session is March 5
2.19.26 Dear Faculty and Staff, I would like to invite you to the Spring Employee Information Session at 3 p.m. March 5 in Brookens Auditorium. During…
Feb 09, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.9.26
2.9.26 Dear UIS Community: Thank you to everyone who attended the RISE Professional Development Retreat last Friday and helped make the day a success.…