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Oct 11, 2023
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
The annual fire drills for this year will be conducted on Thursday, October 26, and Friday, November 3, for the UIS campus.
Drill Procedures
When the alarm sounds,…
Oct 11, 2023
In our ongoing efforts to streamline the student transfer experience, we’re sharing information related to the process of course transfer. Two ways that you can help improve the student transfer experience are by:…
Oct 11, 2023
Dear students, faculty and staff,
In the past few days, we have watched the events unfolding in Israel and Gaza with great anguish and alarm. The unspeakable brutality of the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israeli…
Oct 10, 2023
As we approach mid-semester, the many responsibilities that our students are balancing may begin to feel overwhelming for them. They may be experiencing the stress of mid-term exams, missing loved ones, worry about…
Jun 02, 2026
6.2.26
Dear Colleagues —
I am pleased to share that, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Dr. Steven Johnson Jr. will be named Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (Designate), effective June 16, 2026.…
Apr 28, 2026
April-May 2026
From Provost Schwab
Dear Colleagues,
With final exam week and commencement in sight, my message is simple: thank you. Commencement reminds us why our work matters—students crossing the stage, families and friends cheering,…
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