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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Aug 10, 2021
8.9.21
Happy Monday, UIS!
We’re preparing to kick off this fall semester safely and with an enthusiastic welcome home for students. As…
Jul 30, 2021
7.30.21
Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff —
Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issued new recommendations that all…
Jul 27, 2021
7.26.21
Happy Monday, UIS!
Thank you for your patience this summer as we thoughtfully prepare for a more traditional college experience for…
Jul 27, 2021
7.27.21
Dear UIS Colleagues —
Today we are issuing our UIS Fall 2021 Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in alignment with the UI System’s recently…
Jul 27, 2021
7.27.21
Dear Students:
As we quickly approach the fall semester, my hope is that you are seeing your university act in many ways to prioritize your…
Jul 13, 2021
7.12.21
Happy Monday, UIS!
I appreciate everyone’s hard work and caring approach to responding to questions from the July 1 announcement of our Student…