News

Mar 03, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: Share Your Thoughts about the UIS Brand
Dear UIS,  Our marketing team is conducting a brief survey to gather feedback about the UIS brand from all employees and students as part of a...
Feb 26, 2025
Register for the CAPE/CARE Awards Ceremony
Please join us on March 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM, in the Student Union Ballroom to celebrate this year's CARE, CAPE and Star Award nominees! Light refreshments...
Feb 24, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.24.25
2.24.25 Good morning, UIS: It’s still February, but warmer weather is around the corner, and the next UIS Update will come out at the start of Spring...
Feb 21, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: Employee Information Session March 4
2.21.25 Dear Faculty and Staff, I would like to invite you to the Spring Employee Information Session at 3 p.m. March 4 in Brookens Auditorium. During...
Feb 18, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Partners with Kaplan to Offer Free Test Prep Courses for Students
2.18.25 Dear Faculty and Staff: I have exciting news regarding the university’s ongoing efforts to best support our students’ success. Through a new...
Feb 17, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: Education Department news
2.17.25 Dear Faculty, Staff and Students — Late last week, the federal Office for Civil Rights published a “Dear Colleague Letter” outlining the current...
Feb 10, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.10.25
2.10.25 Happy Monday, It's time to recognize some of our exceptional employees! Submit a nomination on Orbit through Feb. 14 for the Chancellor's Awards...
Ene 29, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: Federal Updates
1.29.25 Dear students, faculty and staff: UIS leadership has been carefully monitoring the flurry of executive orders announced at the federal level...
Ene 27, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.27.25
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
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.13.25
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
Message from the Chancellor: UIS to Host Illinois House of Representatives Inauguration Jan. 8
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
Save the Date: RISE Professional Development Retreat
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
Message from the Chancellor: January Rise Professional Development Retreat
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
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 12.9.24
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,...
Dic 03, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: VCFA Transition
12.3.24 Dear colleagues — Dr. Ken Kriz, who has served as interim vice chancellor for finance and administration since May 2023, has shared his...
Dic 02, 2024
Happy Holidays, Prairie Stars!
12.2.24 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, As the holiday season draws near, I’m reminded of the many things that make UIS so special—our traditions, our...
Nov 25, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.25.24
11.25.24 It is hard to believe the holidays start this week! I’ll be enjoying time with my family, and I hope you have a chance to enjoy some well-deserved...
Nov 20, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: 2025 Commencement Information
Dear Faculty and Staff — The following announcement regarding 2025 Commencement was sent to students via email this afternoon. 11.20.24 Dear...
Nov 18, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: NorthStar Strategic Visioning Website
11.18.24 Dear Faculty and Staff,  I am excited to introduce a new website for our strategic visioning initiative, NorthStar. NorthStar is our...
Nov 11, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.11.24
11.11.24 Happy Veterans Day to the individuals in our campus community who have served our country. We appreciate your sacrifices for the wellbeing of our...
Nov 01, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Important Reminder-Election Day is Just Around the Corner!
11.1.24 Dear UIS Community, As we approach Election Day, Nov. 5, I want to emphasize the importance of being prepared to participate in our democracy by...