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Sep 28, 2023
Dear students, faculty and staff:
On July 3, we informed you that the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) was among many organizations targeted by a global ransomware attack. The attack exploited a…
Sep 27, 2023
The Civil Service Advisory Council is launching a new initiative to provide mentors for new employees and employees starting in new positions. The Mentorship Program will have two segments for employees to utilize and…
Sep 27, 2023
Please find the link below to the October 4, 2023, Civil Service Advisory Council meeting, beginning at 10 a.m. All civil service employees are welcome to attend. The agenda can be found here: https://uofi.box.com/s/…
Sep 26, 2023
The UIS English Department mourns the passing of Professor Ethan Lewis, emeritus faculty member who retired in 2021 after a distinguished 29-year career at UIS. He was a beloved teacher who inspired students to…
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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