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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 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...

Jun 05, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Miriam Wallace Named CLASS Dean

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...

Mayo 12, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Thank you for a great academic year!

5.12.23 Dear Colleagues: Happy Friday — our last day before UIS Commencement! Thank you for a wonderful 2022-23 academic year and for ALL you have...

Mayo 09, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Interim Provost Appointment

5.9.23 Dear Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to share that Dr. Cecilia Cornell will serve as interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost,...

Mayo 09, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Dr. Ken Kriz named Interim VCFA Designate

5.9.23 Dear Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to share that Dr. Kenneth Kriz, University of Illinois Distinguished Professor of Public Administration and...