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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....

Ene 26, 2026

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.26.26

1.26.26 Big things are happening on campus. Thank you to everyone for your flexibility and patience as this work progresses. Construction on the new...