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Jun 08, 2026
6.8.26
Dear UIS Community:
The UIS Update newsletter will now be issued by the Department of Strategic Communication. The newsletter will move to a monthly schedule for June and July and resume its biweekly…
Jun 08, 2026
Following the Public Affairs Center's (PAC) recent closure, Facilities & Services is happy to share that the building has resumed operations for campus units to transition back to their office locations as of…
May 29, 2026
Campus Announcements ended on Friday, May 29, at 8:59 a.m. Submissions are no longer being accepted.
As this channel has now phased out, campus units seeking to communicate with students and employees about events,…
May 22, 2026
Beginning this summer, the Chancellor’s Newsletter will be distributed by the Department of Strategic Communication rather than directly from the Chancellor.
Also, to better reflect the reduced volume of campus…
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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A Call to Think: Authentic Leadership
Chancellor Janet Gooch will be joined by former Congresswoman and UIS alumna Cheri Callahan Bustos for a thoughtful and engaging dialogue on authentic leadership. Their…