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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
Apr 21, 2025
4.21.25
Happy Monday, UIS:
Congratulations to the amazing employees and retirees who were recognized last week at the annual Retirement and Recognition…
Apr 11, 2025
4.11.25
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
Over the past week, universities throughout the country have reported instances of students or recent…
Apr 07, 2025
4.7.25
Good afternoon, UIS:
Commencement is just a month away, marking an exciting time for our students. I encourage everyone to sign up as a…
Mar 26, 2025
03.26.25
Dear Colleagues & Students:
I am pleased to announce the Board of Trustees has approved the following faculty for sabbatical leave during…
Mar 24, 2025
3.24.25
Happy Monday, UIS—
Thank you to everyone who welcomed our Board of Trustees to campus last week. During the meeting, the BOT approved the…
Mar 19, 2025
3.19.25
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
The University of Illinois Springfield and UPI Local 4100 Non-Tenure Track Faculty Union have reached a…