Chancellor Gooch sends a semimonthly UIS Update newsletter to faculty and staff to highlight university priorities, events, and need-to-know info.

The UIS Update can be read via your email inbox or by visiting Orbit, the UIS internal communication hub.

Submit an Idea

If you have news, events or accolades you’d like considered for the UIS Update, submit your idea here.

Newsletters are scheduled by semester, and submission deadlines are the Wednesday before the publication date.

Publication Schedule

June 8, 2026
July 6, 2026
Aug. 3, 2026
Aug.17, 2026
Aug. 31, 2026
Sept. 14, 2026
Sept. 28, 2026
Oct. 12, 2026
Oct. 26, 2026
Nov. 23, 2026
Dec. 7, 2026

UIS update a message to faculty and staff from chancellor gooch

News

Ago 04, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 8.4.25

8.4.25 Happy August, everyone — Last week, Cabinet held a retreat at the Lake Springfield Field Station. It was a great opportunity for each...

Jul 31, 2025

Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff

Don’t miss the annual Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff! Mark your calendar to attend the annual Faculty-Staff Kickoff at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the...

Jul 15, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: 2025-26 Merit-Based Salary Program

7.15.25 Dear Faculty & Staff — Following President Killeen’s June 25 announcement, this message confirms the 1% merit-based salary program for the...

Jul 07, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 7.7.25

7.7.2025 Happy July, everyone — I hope everyone is enjoying a productive and restful summer. While the season brings a slower pace for some, much...

Jun 11, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: Dr. Vickie Cook retirement

6.11.25 Dear colleagues — Dr. Vickie Cook, vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management, has shared her intention to retire from UIS on March...

Jun 06, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: Jill Wilberg named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

6.6.25 Dear Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to share that Jill Wilberg has been named the University of Illinois Springfield’s next vice chancellor for...

Jun 02, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 6.2.25

6.2.25 Happy June, everyone — Summer classes began this week, and much is happening on campus as we prepare to welcome students in the fall. The...

Mayo 19, 2025

Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 5.19.25

5.19.25 Good afternoon, UIS! Commencement 2025 has come and gone — what an amazing two days of honoring our graduates! Commencement is a complex event...