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Publication Schedule
- Jan. 12, 2026
- Jan. 26, 2026
- Feb. 9, 2026
- Feb. 23, 2026
- March 9, 2026
- March 23, 2026
- April 6, 2026
- April 20, 2026
- May 4, 2026
- May 18, 2026
- June 1, 2026
- July 6, 2026
News
Ene 27, 2025
1.27.24
Good afternoon, UIS–
I’d like to kick off the newsletter with some exciting news: Our online bachelor’s degree programs have been ranked among...
Ene 13, 2025
1.13.24
Happy Monday, UIS!
It’s exciting to welcome our students back for the first full week of Spring 2025 classes. Last year brought incredible...
Ene 07, 2025
1.7.25
Dear Faculty and Staff:
We are honored to welcome the Illinois House of Representatives to UIS on Wednesday, Jan. 8, for the ceremonial opening...
Dic 19, 2024
Join us on Friday, January 31, for a half-day RISE Professional Development Retreat focused on Workplace Communication. Choose from morning or afternoon...
Dic 19, 2024
Good afternoon,
I am excited to announce that we are planning another on-campus Professional Development Retreat for faculty and staff as part of our Rise...
Dic 09, 2024
12.9.24
Happy Monday, UIS!
With finals in full swing, winter break is just around the corner. It will be a little quiet on campus without our students,...