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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
Apr 15, 2024
4.15.24
Happy Monday—
Springfest is one of our longest and most loved traditions, and it starts today! Festivities will kick off with a Scavenger Hunt…
Apr 01, 2024
4.1.24
Hello, UIS—
Let’s kick off the week with some good news! We have seen a marked increase in enrollment in second eight-week courses, or…
Mar 29, 2024
3.29.2024
Dear Colleagues & Students:
I am pleased to announce the Board of Trustees has approved the following faculty for sabbatical leave during…
Mar 18, 2024
3.18.24
Hello, Prairie Stars:
It’s hard to believe we are already nearing the end of the semester, with spring break in our rearview mirror and…
Mar 04, 2024
3.4.24
Happy Monday, UIS!
Thank you to everyone who attended Friday's Rise Professional Development Retreat and to the committee members who spent…
Feb 26, 2024
2.26.24
Good afternoon!
Thank you to all faculty and staff who registered for Friday’s Rise Professional Development Retreat. Below are three things to…