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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Jan 09, 2023
1.9.23
Happy New Year, UIS!
I hope each of you had a relaxing and healthy winter break and are feeling revived for an exciting spring semester. We have…
Jan 06, 2023
1.6.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
It’s my pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Linda M. Delene as UIS interim provost/vice chancellor for…
Jan 05, 2023
1.5.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
Following President Killeen’s announcement regarding the system’s Spring 2023 COVID-19 approach, I want to…
Dec 12, 2022
12.12.22
Good morning, colleagues:
Campus certainly is quieter now that finals are over and students are making their way home for winter break. I hope…
Dec 05, 2022
12.5.22
Dear Faculty and Staff —
I am pleased to share that we are close to completing the interview process with potential interim provost candidates…
Dec 05, 2022
12.5.22
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
As we begin finals week and the end of 2022 quickly approaches, I’m thankful for all of the students, faculty…