Chancellor Gooch sends a semimonthly UIS Update newsletter to faculty and staff to highlight university priorities, events, and need-to-know info.
The UIS Update can be read via your email inbox or by visiting Orbit, the UIS internal communication hub.
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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
Jul 02, 2024
7.2.24
Dear UIS Community,
I am writing to inform you about an important update regarding campus parking fees for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year.…
Jun 10, 2024
6.10.24
Happy Monday,
I hope you're all enjoying the summer and managing with the buzzing cicadas around campus! Even in these warmer months, there's a…
May 28, 2024
5.28.24
Good morning UIS,
I hope you had a restful holiday weekend and that you enjoyed a well-deserved chance to relax and recharge. It’s the perfect…
May 13, 2024
5.13.24
Happy Monday—
We did it! We completed another successful academic year at UIS. Thank you to everyone who helped at or attended Commencement. It…
May 07, 2024
The Chancellor’s Cabinet is establishing a new opportunity for the university community to comment on proposed university-level policies or significant policy…
Apr 29, 2024
4.29.24
Good morning,
It is a busy time for students, faculty and staff as we work to close out the semester. We may be struggling with competing…