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  • June 8, 2026
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Jul 28, 2026
Introducing the UIS Campus Communications Form
Getting the right message to the right audience starts with our new Campus Communications Form. Whether you're promoting an event, sharing an important…
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Jul 16, 2026
Grow Your Career with a UIS MBA
Grow Your Career with a UIS MBA Many professionals reach a point where they want more from their careers. Some desire to move into management. Others want…
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Jul 06, 2026
UIS Update 7.6.26
7.6.26 Dear UIS Community: While many of our students are enjoying summer break, the important work across our university continues. From expanding…
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Jul 02, 2026
My First Generation College Student Experience
Being a first-generation student—a student whose parents or guardians have not graduated from a four-year college or university—can feel intimidating at first…
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Jul 01, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: 2026-27 Merit-Based Salary Program
7.1.26 Dear Faculty & Staff — Following President Killeen’s June 18 announcement, this message confirms the 2% merit-based salary program for…
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Jun 18, 2026
Alumni Feature: Kelsey Hall
Kelsey Hall earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois Springfield in 2021. She went on to physician assistant school,…
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Jun 08, 2026
UIS Update 6.8.26
6.8.26 Dear UIS Community: The UIS Update newsletter will now be issued by the Department of Strategic Communication. The newsletter will move to a…
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Jun 02, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Announcement
6.2.26 Dear Colleagues — I am pleased to share that, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Dr. Steven Johnson Jr. will be…
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