Chancellor Gooch sends a semimonthly UIS Update newsletter to faculty and staff to highlight university priorities, events, and need-to-know info.

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Newsletters are scheduled by semester, and submission deadlines are the Wednesday before the publication date.

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  • Jan. 12, 2026
  • Jan. 26, 2026
  • Feb. 9, 2026
  • Feb. 23, 2026
  • March 9, 2026
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  • April 6, 2026
  • April 20, 2026
  • May 4, 2026
  • May 18, 2026
  • June 1, 2026
  • July 6, 2026

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Sep 17, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Vice Chancellor for Advancement Announcement
9.17.24 Dear Faculty and Staff — I am happy to announce that Gabe Cagwin, PhD, will be the new vice chancellor for advancement at UIS, pending Board of…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Sep 16, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 9.16.24
9.16.24 Happy Monday, UIS: Can you believe homecoming is next week? I’m looking forward to the Prairie Stars 5K, pep-rally block party, and supporting…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Sep 03, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 9.3.24
9.3.24 Happy Tuesday, UIS: It has been amazing to see campus come alive once again. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing everyone at the Faculty and Staff…
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Aug 28, 2024
In Case You Missed It: UIS Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff Recording
If you could not attend our Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff information session last Thursday, Aug. 22, in the Student Union Ballroom, the Office of…
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Aug 23, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Happy First Day of Classes, Prairie Stars!
8.23.24 Dear UIS Community — Today is the first day of classes at UIS. This marks the 54th “first day” for UIS learners since our doors opened for…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Aug 19, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 8.19.24
8.19.24 Good morning, UIS: The first day of classes begin in just a few days, and I’m so excited to see our students back on campus! As we look forward…