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Jan 16, 2024
Greetings,
As noted in the January 12th communication from System Human Resources, beginning Jan. 1, 2024, a new law in Illinois requires that employers provide up to 40 hours of paid time off annually for all…
Jan 16, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
As we continue to review applications for admission for the Fall 2024 semester, we would like to remind you of the university policies regarding admissions confidentiality and third-party inquiries…
Jan 16, 2024
Dear UIS Family,
Welcome to the beginning of a new semester at UIS! It has been a pleasure meeting so many of our new UIS community members and seeing some familiar faces as we begin our Spring 2024 semester. I am…
Jan 15, 2024
Dear UIS Students and Colleagues,
Due to the forecasted extremely cold weather on Tuesday, Jan. 16, we wanted to provide an update about campus operations. Classes WILL be in session both on-ground and online…
Dec 09, 2025
12.9.25
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
As the holiday season draws near, I have been reflecting on what makes me proud to be a Prairie Star. It is not just our accomplishments, though we have many to celebrate. It is the spirit of this…
Dec 04, 2025
December 2025
From Provost Schwab
Greetings,
As we approach the end of the fall semester, I want to send a note of appreciation to all members of the UIS community for all you do. Over the Thanksgiving break I had a chance to reflect on…
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