News

Jan 27, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.27.25
1.27.24 Good afternoon, UIS– I’d like to kick off the newsletter with some exciting news: Our online bachelor’s degree programs have been ranked among…
Jan 13, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.13.25
1.13.24 Happy Monday, UIS! It’s exciting to welcome our students back for the first full week of Spring 2025 classes. Last year brought incredible…
Jan 07, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS to Host Illinois House of Representatives Inauguration Jan. 8
1.7.25 Dear Faculty and Staff: We are honored to welcome the Illinois House of Representatives to UIS on Wednesday, Jan. 8, for the ceremonial opening…
Dec 19, 2024
Save the Date: RISE Professional Development Retreat
Join us on Friday, January 31, for a half-day RISE Professional Development Retreat focused on Workplace Communication. Choose from morning or afternoon…
Dec 19, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: January Rise Professional Development Retreat
Good afternoon, I am excited to announce that we are planning another on-campus Professional Development Retreat for faculty and staff as part of our Rise…
Dec 09, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 12.9.24
12.9.24 Happy Monday, UIS! With finals in full swing, winter break is just around the corner. It will be a little quiet on campus without our students,…
Dec 03, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: VCFA Transition
12.3.24 Dear colleagues — Dr. Ken Kriz, who has served as interim vice chancellor for finance and administration since May 2023, has shared his…
Dec 02, 2024
Happy Holidays, Prairie Stars!
12.2.24 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, As the holiday season draws near, I’m reminded of the many things that make UIS so special—our traditions, our…
Nov 25, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.25.24
11.25.24 It is hard to believe the holidays start this week! I’ll be enjoying time with my family, and I hope you have a chance to enjoy some well-deserved…
Nov 20, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: 2025 Commencement Information
Dear Faculty and Staff — The following announcement regarding 2025 Commencement was sent to students via email this afternoon. 11.20.24 Dear…
Nov 18, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: NorthStar Strategic Visioning Website
11.18.24 Dear Faculty and Staff,  I am excited to introduce a new website for our strategic visioning initiative, NorthStar. NorthStar is our…
Nov 11, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.11.24
11.11.24 Happy Veterans Day to the individuals in our campus community who have served our country. We appreciate your sacrifices for the wellbeing of our…
Nov 01, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Important Reminder-Election Day is Just Around the Corner!
11.1.24 Dear UIS Community, As we approach Election Day, Nov. 5, I want to emphasize the importance of being prepared to participate in our democracy by…
Oct 28, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.28.24
10.28.24 Good afternoon— Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Fall Employee Information Session on Oct. 16. If you missed the session, the…
Oct 22, 2024
In Case You Missed It: UIS Fall Employee Information Session Recording
If you could not attend our Fall Employee Information Session last Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Brookens Auditorium, the Office of Electronic Media has provided the…
Oct 16, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Fall Employee Information Session is TODAY
10.16.24 Dear Faculty and Staff — I hope you are planning to join us today at the Fall Employee Information Session from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Brookens…
Oct 14, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.14.24
10.14.24 Happy Monday, UIS!  A White House proclamation published on Oct. 11 recognizes today as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Members of UIS Student…
Oct 07, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Fall Employee Information Session is Oct. 16
10.7.24 Dear Faculty and Staff, Please join me and other members of the Chancellor’s Cabinet at the Fall Employee Information Session, beginning at 3 p.…
Sep 30, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 9.30.24
9.30.24 Hello, UIS: We had a great start to Homecoming week, but the weather just did not cooperate on Friday. The upside is that the fun continues…
Sep 27, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Homecoming 2024 Activity Changes due to Weather
Dear Colleagues, There have been some changes to UIS Homecoming activities due to today’s weather conditions: The UIS Homecoming Block Party scheduled…
Sep 23, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Homecoming 2024 Starts Today!
9.23.24 Dear Colleagues, Homecoming officially kicks off today, and I couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to this year’s celebration! Our theme for…