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

The UIS Update can be read via your email inbox or by visiting Orbit, the UIS internal communication hub.

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

Publication Schedule

  • June 8, 2026
  • July 6, 2026
  • Aug. 3, 2026
  • Aug.17, 2026
  • Aug. 31, 2026
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  • Sept. 28, 2026
  • Oct. 12, 2026
  • Oct. 26, 2026
  • Nov. 23, 2026
  • Dec. 7, 2026

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News

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Feb 12, 2024
Planning to Study Away
Embarking on a study abroad trip is a transformative experience that will take your education beyond textbooks and lectures. UIS’ Study Away Program…
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Feb 05, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: May Commencement News
2.5.24 Dear Students — UIS Commencement is just shy of 100 days away, and our Commencement Committee has been hard at work planning this year’s…
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Feb 05, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.5.24
2.5.24 Good morning, UIS: It’s February, which means it’s Black History Month! The theme this year is, “BHM 2024 Roots and Rhythm.” The Diversity Center…
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Feb 02, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Register for the Spring Professional Development Retreat!
2.2.24 Good morning! I am thrilled to share that we are offering faculty and staff the opportunity to attend another on-campus Professional Development…
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Feb 01, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: May Commencement News
2.1.24 Dear Faculty and Staff — UIS Commencement is 100 days away, and our Commencement Committee is hard at work planning this year’s ceremonies,…
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Jan 26, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Info Session for Students, Jan. 30
1.26.24 Dear Students: On Tuesday evening, Jan. 30, I will be co-hosting an information session for students with the Student Government Association,…
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Jan 22, 2024
Save the Date: Spring Professional Development Retreat - March 1
Save the Date!  Following the success of our fall retreat, there will be a Professional Development Retreat on March 1 for all faculty and…
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Jan 22, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.22.24
1.22.24 Happy Monday, UIS! And what a Monday it is. Due to icy conditions, in-person classes have been canceled today, and the Liberal Leave Policy…
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