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Feb 10, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Thank you for a memorable investiture

2.10.23 Dear Colleagues: The Ceremony of Investiture on Wednesday provided memories that my family and I will treasure forever. What a wonderful...

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Feb 06, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.6.23

2.6.23 Good afternoon: I hope everyone enjoyed the dose of sunshine we got this weekend! I was glad to be back in Springfield last week following a busy...

Ene 25, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Provost Search Committee

1.25.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to share with you the members of the search committee tasked with helping UIS select the next...

Ene 23, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.23.23

1.23.23 Good morning, colleagues: The spring semester is off to a great start! I spent time last week representing UIS with colleagues and students at...

Ene 17, 2023

Message from the Chancellor: Call for Chancellor’s Committee for Belonging, Dignity and Justice Membership

1.17.23 Dear Colleagues: Last semester, I announced that, in response to the recommendations from the Underrepresented Faculty Recruitment and Retention...

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Ene 11, 2023

Invitation to UIS Investiture of Chancellor Gooch | February 8

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees along with University of Illinois System President Timothy L. Killeen cordially invite you and a guest...