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Mar 22, 2022

Janet L. Gooch named chancellor at University of Illinois Springfield

Janet L. Gooch, the executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at Truman State University, an accomplished higher education leader and educator...

UIS Update, A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Whitney

Mar 21, 2022

Chancellor's Newsletter for March 21, 2022

3.21.22 Dear UIS Colleagues – Happy second official day of spring! I hope you had an enjoyable spring break; whether you spent some...

Mar 07, 2022

Chancellor's Newsletter for March 7, 2022

3.7.22 Dear UIS Colleagues – I hope you were able to join the campus community Friday for a moment of silence for those fighting for...

Feb 22, 2022

Chancellor's Newsletter for Feb.21, 2022

2.21.22 Good morning, UIS Colleagues – We are officially one month away from the first day of spring. That is certainly something to...

Feb 10, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: UIS face-covering requirements remain in effect

Dear UIS Students and Colleagues: Yesterday, Gov. Pritzker outlined his plan for lifting indoor mask requirements in Illinois effective Feb. 28, except for...

Feb 07, 2022

Chancellor's Newsletter for Feb. 7, 2022

2.7.22 Dear Colleagues – It is hard to believe we are officially midway through winter. The snow on campus is beautiful. Many thanks to everyone who...

Feb 03, 2022

Message from the Chancellor: New COVID-19 Testing Requirements Effective Feb. 14

Dear UIS Students and Colleagues – Thank you for helping us start the Spring 2022 semester United in Safety. I cannot adequately express just how...

Ene 25, 2022

Chancellor's Newsletter January 24, 2022

1.24.22 UIS Colleagues – I hope this newsletter finds you safely back into a routine and staying warm as we endure the frigid days of January....