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News
Ene 05, 2023
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
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
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
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...
Nov 28, 2022
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
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...