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Sep 16, 2024
What is color contrast? According to WebAIM, “contrast is a measure of the difference in perceived ‘luminance’ or brightness between two colors.” Contrast is expressed as a ratio with a range of 1:1 (both…
Sep 16, 2024
The annual ethics training window will begin soon. Please watch for an email on October 1st with the training link and instructions coming from the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer (ethicsofficer@uis.edu). Please…
Sep 11, 2024
From Provost Schwab Welcome to the Fall Semester! It is great to have more life on campus after a busy (and short) summer. I want to thank everyone who attended the Faculty & Staff Kickoff and a wonderful New…
Sep 11, 2024
UIS faculty and staff are invited to honor this year's recipient of the prestigious University Scholars Award on Monday, September 30, in the Student Union Ballroom. 11:15 a.m. – Sign-in table opens11:30 a.m. –…
Jan 26, 2026
1.26.26 Big things are happening on campus. Thank you to everyone for your flexibility and patience as this work progresses. Construction on the new Library Commons is moving forward, with structural steel installation underway and…
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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