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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

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May 12, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Thank you for a great academic year!
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…
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May 09, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Dr. Ken Kriz named Interim VCFA Designate
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…
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May 09, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Interim Provost Appointment
5.9.23 Dear Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to share that Dr. Cecilia Cornell will serve as interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost,…
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May 05, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Information Session on Budget Appropriation, May 12
5.5.23 Dear Faculty and Staff: Next Friday, May 12, I am hosting an information session in the Studio Theatre and by Zoom from 3 to 4 p.m. for faculty…
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May 04, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: CHST Dean Search Update
5.4.23 Dear Faculty and Staff — Following our comprehensive search for the College of Health, Science and Technology dean position, I have decided not…
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May 03, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Jamarco Clark named UIS VSCA Designate
5.3.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — I am thrilled to share that Dr. Jamarco Clark has been appointed the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs (…