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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
News
Jun 28, 2023
6.28.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
I am pleased to share that Dr. J. Travis Bland has been selected to serve as interim dean (designate) of the College of…
Jun 12, 2023
6.12.23
Happy Monday!
We’re well into a beautiful season of summer weather, and we’ve already welcomed some fawns and other newcomers to UIS. I remember…
Jun 06, 2023
6.6.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brandon Schwab as the next UIS Provost and Vice Chancellor for…
Jun 05, 2023
6.5.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
I am pleased to share that Dr. Miriam L. Wallace has been named the new dean of the UIS College of Liberal Arts and…
May 12, 2023
5.12.23
Dear Colleagues:
Happy Friday — our last day before UIS Commencement!
Thank you for a wonderful 2022-23 academic year and for ALL you have…
May 09, 2023
5.9.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
I am pleased to share that Dr. Kenneth Kriz, University of Illinois Distinguished Professor of Public Administration and…