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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 08, 2024

How can I afford college?

College is an investment, and understanding the full cost of college is important. When researching the cost of different colleges, most do a simple Google...

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...