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Feb 22, 2023
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado WATCH until 6pm. The counties included in this watch for central Illinois are: CHRISTIANMACONSANGAMONSHELBY UIS Police Department Phone: (217)206-6690…
Feb 21, 2023
On Friday, February 24, the UIS Office of Advancement is hosting the Alumni Gala at the Student Union. Therefore, please be aware, on Friday February 24, Parking Lot J and a section of Lot F will be closed to campus…
Feb 21, 2023
Greetings Campus Community! We are excited to announce that the 2023 Retirement & Recognition Ceremony will be making its return to an in-person event and the planning has already begun! To ensure we are…
Feb 20, 2023
Dear Faculty and Staff — Planning is underway for the 2023 Commencement Ceremony!  For your situational awareness, the 2023 Commencement Committee wanted to share an update regarding a previous email that…
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…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
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…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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