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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Jul 23, 2024
7.23.24
Dear members of the UIS Campus Community:
I am pleased to announce that on July 11, 2024, after campus-level review, the University of Illinois…
Jul 11, 2024
7.11.24
Dear Faculty & Staff —
Following President Killeen’s announcement earlier this week, this message confirms the 2% merit-based salary program…
Jul 08, 2024
7.8.24
Happy Monday,
I hope you enjoyed the holiday and weekend with friends or family. As we enjoy the hot summer, I wanted to share some exciting…
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…