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  • Jan. 12, 2026
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  • March 9, 2026
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  • April 6, 2026
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  • May 18, 2026
  • June 1, 2026
  • July 6, 2026

UIS update a message to faculty and staff from chancellor gooch

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Jul 06, 2022
Janet L. Gooch: It's an honor to take on the role as UIS chancellor
The following is an excerpt from University of Illinois Springfield Chancellor Janet Gooch. The column appeared in The State Journal-Register on July 3, 2022...
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Jul 05, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: An honor to join you
7.5.22 Dear UIS Faculty and Staff — It is my great honor to begin my work as your new UIS Chancellor. Last week, I worked alongside interim Chancellor...
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Jun 30, 2022
Message from the Chancellor Whitney: Goodbye, and thank you
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...
UIS Update, A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Whitney
Jun 27, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for June 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....
UIS Update, A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Whitney
Jun 14, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for June 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...
UIS Update A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Whitney
Mayo 31, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter May 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...