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Jan 09, 2026
2026 RISE Professional Development Retreat
This year’s RISE Professional Development Retreat, set for Feb. 6, will introduce and support the CARE Framework, a university-wide approach that focuses on…
Jan 09, 2026
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
Facilities and Services will be overseeing the inspection and testing of fire alarms the week of January 13-16. The alarm horns and the strobe lights will be activated…
Jan 08, 2026
Dear faculty and staff,
I am writing to share that I will be stepping down as president of the University of Illinois System at the end of my current contract, which concludes on June 30, 2027.
Serving in this…
Jan 06, 2026
Preparing for the unexpected is what makes our campus resilient
We have returned all campus services back to UIS. All applications should be fully functional.
You can continue sharing feedback through the…
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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