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Jun 20, 2023
Nominations are in! Voting polls are open! Nine Civil Service employees have submitted nomination forms and are appearing on this year’s ballot as candidates for seven open positions: Gwen Cribbett - Admissions…
Jun 20, 2023
Dear UIS Students and Employees: UIS is committed to maintaining a drug-free environment for its students and employees, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Our Drug Prevention Policy and…
Jun 14, 2023
Dear colleagues: It’s our pleasure to share the news with you that a 4% merit-based salary program across the University of Illinois System will take effect Aug. 16 for faculty members and academic professionals,…
Jun 08, 2023
Thank you to everyone who attended our end of academic year party! Staff Announcements Welcome New HR Employees Human Resources recently welcomed Allison Kinkelaar to our employment team. Allison kicked…
Sep 15, 2025
9.15.25 Happy Homecoming Week, UIS! This is one of the best times of the year to come together as a campus community, showcase our school spirit and enjoy all that UIS has to offer. You can check out the full schedule of events on the …
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Jul 21, 2025
Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce the following faculty have been reappointed, in accordance with the Faculty Personnel Policy governing second- and fourth-year review of probationary faculty at UIS. 2nd Year Reappointment Brandon…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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