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May 05, 2026
UIS Performing Arts Center Director Bryan Rives to Retire; Sarah Brewer Named Interim Director
Bryan Rives, Director of the UIS Performing Arts Center, will retire effective June 30, 2026, concluding nine years of…
May 01, 2026
Dear colleagues,
I am delighted to report that at today’s Campus Senate meeting, Matthew Geras (SPIA) was elected as Senate Chair for 2026/2027 and Kristi Barnwell (HIS) was elected as Vice-Chair. …
Apr 30, 2026
Greetings, Campus Community,
We are writing to inform you that the elevator in Tower 2 of PAC is currently out of service. We will provide updates as they become available.
Thank you for your patience and…
Apr 29, 2026
The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Benefit Choice enrollment period will begin May 1 and end June 1, 2026.
If you do not want to change health…
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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