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Ene 06, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Linda Delene named UIS interim provost designate

1.6.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — It’s my pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Linda M. Delene as UIS interim provost/vice chancellor for...

Ene 05, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Spring 2023 COVID-19 Approach

1.5.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — Following President Killeen’s announcement regarding the system’s Spring 2023 COVID-19 approach, I want to...

Dic 12, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 12.12.22

12.12.22 Good morning, colleagues: Campus certainly is quieter now that finals are over and students are making their way home for winter break. I hope...

Dic 05, 2022

Happy Holidays, Prairie Stars!

12.5.22 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, As we begin finals week and the end of 2022 quickly approaches, I’m thankful for all of the students, faculty...

Dic 05, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: Interim Provost Search

12.5.22 Dear Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to share that we are close to completing the interview process with potential interim provost candidates...

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Nov 28, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.28.22

11.28.22 Good afternoon, colleagues: Welcome back! I hope each of you had a relaxing and fulfilling Thanksgiving break. Finals week is next week, and I’...

Nov 23, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: Enrollment Management Town Hall on Nov. 30

11.23.22 Dear Faculty and Staff: Please mark your calendars to attend a town hall about our university’s approach to enrollment management from 3 to 4 p...

Nov 21, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: Leadership Announcement

11.21.22 Dear Colleagues — I am happy to announce that I have appointed Vickie Cook, currently associate vice chancellor for enrollment & online,...