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Mar 23, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Student Affairs Leadership Announcement

3.23.23 Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff — This week, Ann Comerford offered her resignation in the role of Interim Vice Chancellor for Student...

Mar 20, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.20.23

3.20.23 Good afternoon, colleagues: I hope everyone enjoyed a slower pace during last week’s spring recess and is ready to welcome back our students for...

Mar 15, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Committee for Belonging, Dignity and Justice

3.15.23 Dear Colleagues: As you may recall, I have been working to establish a Chancellor’s Committee for Belonging, Dignity and Justice. This committee...

Mar 08, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Statement on March 7 SGA Townhall

3.8.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — I understand that last night’s Student Government Association townhall that took place in the Student Union...

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Mar 06, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.6.23

3.6.23 Good morning! We’re almost halfway through the semester, and spring break is right around the corner. I’ve spent the past couple of weeks...

Feb 20, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.20.23

2.20.23 Good afternoon, colleagues: It’s a busy week at UIS! Today we have more than 100 potential new students on campus, along with their guests,...

Feb 17, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Reminder—DPI town hall is 4 p.m. today

2.17.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — This is a quick reminder that I will be hosting a town hall via Zoom at 4 p.m. today to learn about the...

Feb 14, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Resources & support as we mourn with MSU

2.14.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — I am certain that last night’s deadly mass shooting on the Michigan State University campus is weighing...