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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
Feb 20, 2023
2.20.23
Good afternoon, colleagues:
It’s a busy week at UIS! Today we have more than 100 potential new students on campus, along with their guests,…
Feb 17, 2023
2.17.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
This is a quick reminder that I will be hosting a town hall via Zoom at 4 p.m. today to learn about the…
Feb 14, 2023
2.14.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
I am certain that last night’s deadly mass shooting on the Michigan State University campus is weighing…
Feb 13, 2023
2.13.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
Please join me at 4 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 17, for a town hall via Zoom to learn about the Discovery Partners…
Feb 10, 2023
2.10.23
Dear Colleagues:
The Ceremony of Investiture on Wednesday provided memories that my family and I will treasure forever. What a wonderful…
Feb 06, 2023
2.6.23
Good afternoon:
I hope everyone enjoyed the dose of sunshine we got this weekend! I was glad to be back in Springfield last week following a busy…