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News
Jun 30, 2022
6.30.22
Dear Colleagues,
This is my last email to you as Chancellor, and I must first simply say THANK YOU.
Thank you for the opportunity to lead UIS...
Jun 27, 2022
6.27.22
Dear UIS Colleagues:
It’s hard to believe that today is my last Monday as your interim chancellor. Chancellor Designee Janet L....
Jun 14, 2022
6.14.22
Dear UIS Colleagues:
New Student Orientation is in full swing, and if you are on campus this summer, I hope you get a chance to get...
Mayo 31, 2022
5.31.22
Dear UIS Colleagues:
I hope you had a meaningful Memorial Day weekend, and maybe even got the chance to catch some Prairie Stars...
Mayo 25, 2022
The following is an excerpt from University of Illinois Springfield Interim Chancellor Karen Whitney. The column appeared in The State Journal-Register on May...
Mayo 20, 2022
Karen Whitney BOT Remarks | 5.13.22
Good morning.
In the 22 months I have been with UIS serving as the Interim Chancellor, I am thrilled to share with...