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Publication Schedule
Newsletters are scheduled by semester, and submission deadlines are the Thursday before the publication date.
- Aug. 4, 2025
- Aug. 18, 2025
- Sep. 1, 2025
- Sep. 15, 2025
- Sep. 29, 2025
- Oct. 13, 2025
- Oct. 27, 2025
- Nov. 10, 2025
- Nov. 24, 2025
- Dec. 8, 2025
- Dec. 22, 2025
Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Dec 04, 2023
12.4.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
As we approach the end of another amazing year at UIS, I find myself reflecting on the journey we've shared. I…
Nov 27, 2023
11.27.23
Welcome back, UIS!
I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving break spent with your favorite people. We only have a few short weeks left in the…
Nov 27, 2023
Chancellor Gooch has announced the 2023-24 membership of the Chancellor’s Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Committee (IAAC). The IAAC is chaired by Dr.…
Nov 13, 2023
11.13.23
Happy Monday, UIS!
November has been packed full of exciting events and programming so far, and perhaps the best is yet to come: It’s time for…
Nov 07, 2023
11.7.23
Dear Colleagues —
Our Fall Employee Information Session is TODAY from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Brookens Auditorium. This session…
Nov 01, 2023
Bingo Details
WHEN: Noon (Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m.) Thursday, Nov. 9
WHERE: Student Union Ballroom
$5 for a sheet with four cards. You may…