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Apr 10, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Leadership Announcement - Congratulations to Dr. Jamarco Clark
4.10.26 Dear Colleagues — Dr. Jamarco Clark, vice chancellor for student affairs, has shared that he will be leaving UIS to take on an exciting new…
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Apr 09, 2026
Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Negotiations Update 4.9.26
Dear University Community, Negotiations between the University and the union representing tenured and tenure-track faculty remain ongoing. The parties met…
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Apr 08, 2026
Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Negotiations Update 4.8.26
Dear University Community, The University and the union representing tenured and tenure-track faculty continue to engage in active negotiations. Today, the…
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Apr 07, 2026
Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Negotiations Update 4.7.26
Dear University Community, Negotiations with the union representing tenured and tenure-track faculty are ongoing. Today, the University met with the union…
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Apr 06, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.6.26
3.23.26 Dear UIS Community: UIS is working to reach a collective bargaining agreement with the Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Chapter of UPI Local 4100.…
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Apr 06, 2026
Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Negotiations Update 4.6.26
Dear Campus Community, Collective bargaining discussions with the union representing tenured and tenure-track faculty are ongoing. Today, the university…
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Apr 05, 2026
Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Strike Update 4.5.26
Dear UIS Community, We want to provide an update on the continued collective bargaining with the union representing tenured and tenure-track faculty.…
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Apr 02, 2026
Labor Negotiations Update 4.2.26
Dear UIS Community: The University has been diligent in negotiations with the labor union that represents tenured and tenure-track faculty, and another…
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