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Jul 24, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Faculty Tenure and Promotion

7.24.23 Dear members of the UIS Campus Community: I am pleased to announce that on July 20, 2023, after campus-level review, the University of Illinois...

Jul 19, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Rob Kerr named Executive Director of Innovation & Opportunity

7.19.23 Dear Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to share that Rob Kerr has been selected to serve as the inaugural Executive Director of Innovation and...

Jul 10, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 7.10.23

7.10.23 Happy Monday, UIS! I hope your Fourth of July holiday was enjoyable. I feel rejuvenated after spending last week with friends and family, and I...

Jun 30, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Additional merit-based salary program details

6.30.23 Dear Faculty & Staff — Following President Killeen’s announcement on June 14, this message confirms the 4% merit-based salary program for...

Jun 30, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Statement on Court decision on affirmative action

6.30.23 Dear Students — Yesterday, University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen shared a statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision ...

Jun 28, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Travis Bland Named Interim CHST Dean Designate

6.28.23 Dear Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to share that Dr. J. Travis Bland has been selected to serve as interim dean (designate) of the College of...

Jun 12, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 6.12.23

6.12.23 Happy Monday! We’re well into a beautiful season of summer weather, and we’ve already welcomed some fawns and other newcomers to UIS. I remember...

Jun 06, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Brandon Schwab Named UIS Provost

6.6.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brandon Schwab as the next UIS Provost and Vice Chancellor for...