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- Jan. 12, 2026
- Jan. 26, 2026
- Feb. 9, 2026
- Feb. 23, 2026
- March 9, 2026
- March 23, 2026
- April 6, 2026
- April 20, 2026
- May 4, 2026
- May 18, 2026
- June 1, 2026
- July 6, 2026
News
Jul 31, 2023
7.31.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
I am pleased to share that Jacob K. Friefeld has been selected to serve as the Director of the Center for Lincoln…
Jul 24, 2023
7.24.23
Dear members of the UIS Campus Community:
I am pleased to announce that on July 20, 2023, after campus-level review, the University of Illinois…
Jul 19, 2023
7.19.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
I am pleased to share that Rob Kerr has been selected to serve as the inaugural Executive Director of Innovation and…
Jul 10, 2023
7.10.23
Happy Monday, UIS!
I hope your Fourth of July holiday was enjoyable. I feel rejuvenated after spending last week with friends and family, and I…
Jun 30, 2023
6.30.23
Dear Faculty & Staff —
Following President Killeen’s announcement on June 14, this message confirms the 4% merit-based salary program for…
Jun 30, 2023
6.30.23
Dear Students —
Yesterday, University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen shared a statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision …