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Karen Whitney’s term as interim chancellor to be extended at UIS
University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen announced today that he is recommending that University of Illinois Springfield Interim Chancellor Karen M. Whitney’s appointment be extended by one year. Whitney, a nationally recognized higher education leader, has served as interim chancellor since June 2020 and will continue in that capacity through June 2022, Killeen said, pending… Read More »

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In addition, the office works closely with the chancellor regarding public and media relations.
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Derek Schnapp
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Blake Wood
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Angela Try
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