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Publication Schedule
Newsletters are scheduled by semester, and submission deadlines are the Thursday before the publication date.
- Aug. 4, 2025
- Aug. 18, 2025
- Sep. 1, 2025
- Sep. 15, 2025
- Sep. 29, 2025
- Oct. 13, 2025
- Oct. 27, 2025
- Nov. 10, 2025
- Nov. 24, 2025
- Dec. 8, 2025
- Dec. 22, 2025
Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Aug 22, 2025
8.22.25
Dear UIS Community —
Welcome to the start of the fall semester. Today marks the 55th first day of classes since this university welcomed its…
Aug 18, 2025
8.18.25
Greetings, colleagues. We are just four days from the start of a new academic year!
I’d like to invite you to join me on Thursday, Aug. 21, for…
Aug 13, 2025
Join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Library Commons at UIS:
When: Friday, September 19, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Where: On the…
Aug 04, 2025
8.4.25
Happy August, everyone —
Last week, Cabinet held a retreat at the Lake Springfield Field Station. It was a great opportunity for each…
Jul 31, 2025
Don’t miss the annual Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff!
Mark your calendar to attend the annual Faculty-Staff Kickoff at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the…
Jul 15, 2025
7.15.25
Dear Faculty & Staff —
Following President Killeen’s June 25 announcement, this message confirms the 1% merit-based salary program for the…