Chancellor Gooch sends a semimonthly UIS Update newsletter to faculty and staff to highlight university priorities, events, and need-to-know info.
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Publication Schedule
- 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
Apr 27, 2023
4.27.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
UIS interim Provost Linda Delene has informed me of her decision to resign from her position, and I have accepted it,…
Apr 20, 2023
4.20.23
Dear UIS Faculty and Staff –
Please remember to encourage students to take the UIS Commencement Survey by April 28. Our students' voices are…
Apr 18, 2023
4.18.23
Dear UIS Community:
Next week, as part of our Belonging, Dignity and Justice efforts and in response to recent camps events, UIS will host Kevin…
Apr 17, 2023
4.17.23
Dear UIS Students –
Commencement is one of the most memorable days of a student’s college experience, and as your chancellor, I want to be sure…
Apr 17, 2023
4.17.23
Good morning,
We are certainly in our “busy season” at UIS, with lots of exciting end-of-term activities, Springfest and final steps with most…
Apr 03, 2023
4.3.23
Good morning,
It was an honor last week to host the Board of Trustees meeting on the UIS campus — the first time the board has met in Springfield…