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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Jun 30, 2023
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
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
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
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
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…
Jun 05, 2023
6.5.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
I am pleased to share that Dr. Miriam L. Wallace has been named the new dean of the UIS College of Liberal Arts and…