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  • Jan. 12, 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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Jun 30, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Statement on Court decision on affirmative action
6.30.23 Dear Students — Yesterday, University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen shared a statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision …
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Jun 30, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Additional merit-based salary program details
6.30.23 Dear Faculty & Staff — Following President Killeen’s announcement on June 14, this message confirms the 4% merit-based salary program for…
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Jun 28, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Travis Bland Named Interim CHST Dean Designate
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…
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Jun 12, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 6.12.23
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…
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Jun 06, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Brandon Schwab Named UIS Provost
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…
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Jun 05, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Miriam Wallace Named CLASS Dean
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…