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News
Sep 03, 2024
9.3.24
Happy Tuesday, UIS:
It has been amazing to see campus come alive once again. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing everyone at the Faculty and Staff...
Ago 28, 2024
If you could not attend our Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff information session last Thursday, Aug. 22, in the Student Union Ballroom, the Office of...
Ago 23, 2024
8.23.24
Dear UIS Community —
Today is the first day of classes at UIS. This marks the 54th “first day” for UIS learners since our doors opened for...
Ago 19, 2024
8.19.24
Good morning, UIS:
The first day of classes begin in just a few days, and I’m so excited to see our students back on campus! As we look forward...
Ago 16, 2024
8.16.24
Dear Faculty and Staff —
Welcome to a new academic year at UIS and to our newest faculty and staff colleagues. I know many of us are embracing...
Jul 23, 2024
7.23.24
Dear members of the UIS Campus Community:
I am pleased to announce that on July 11, 2024, after campus-level review, the University of Illinois...