Chancellor Gooch sends a semimonthly UIS Update newsletter to faculty and staff to highlight university priorities, events, and need-to-know info.

The UIS Update can be read via your email inbox or by visiting Orbit, the UIS internal communication hub.

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  • June 8, 2026
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  • Aug. 3, 2026
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  • Sept. 28, 2026
  • Oct. 12, 2026
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  • Nov. 23, 2026
  • Dec. 7, 2026

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Sep 20, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: 2023 SECA Campaign Kick-Off
09.20.23 Dear Colleagues, As we settle in to a new academic year at UIS, I am writing to invite you to participate in the State and University Employees…
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Sep 19, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Post-Retreat Surveys
9.19.23 Dear Colleagues: Thank you for attending Friday’s Rise Professional Development Retreat! I hope you enjoyed the opportunity to connect with your…
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Sep 18, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 9.18.23
9.18.23 Happy Monday, UIS! In case you missed last week’s announcement, fall enrollment numbers are up by 11%! What an incredible achievement. Thanks to…
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Sep 11, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Enrollment Up 11%
9.11.23 Dear Colleagues — I am thrilled to share the amazing news that our university’s enrollment this semester is up 11 percent over Fall 2022…
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Sep 05, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 9.5.23
9.5.23 Happy Tuesday! I hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend and the official last “hurrah” of summer. The past two weeks have been filled with…
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Aug 30, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Register TODAY for the Professional Development Retreat!
8.30.23 Dear Colleagues: Time is running out to register for our first Professional Development Retreat for Civil Service/Academic Professional staff…
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Aug 25, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Happy First Day of Classes, UIS!
8.25.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — Happy first day of classes! Whether you are with us on campus or joining us online this semester, I hope you…
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Aug 21, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 8.21.23
8.21.23 Happy Monday, UIS! I hope you enjoyed the last few weeks of summer break! One of my highlights was spending some time at the Illinois State Fair…
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