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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Newsletters are scheduled by semester, and submission deadlines are the Wednesday before the publication date.

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

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"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Dec 08, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 12.8.25
11.24.25 Happy Holidays, As we head into the final stretch before a well-earned holiday break, I want to express my gratitude for your dedication and…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Nov 24, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.24.25
11.24.25 Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. I hope you all find time this week to rest, recharge and enjoy a meal with friends, family or anyone who brings…
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Nov 10, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: Reminder to take the University Experience Survey
11.10.25 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The University Experience Survey remains available through Nov. 21. Over the past three weeks, you should…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Nov 10, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.10.25
11.10.25 Happy Monday, Thank you to everyone who attended SECA Bingo. Together, we raised $1,116 for Compass for Kids, a record-breaking total that…
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Nov 03, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: SECA Campaign Giving Opportunities
11.3.25 Dear Colleagues: As the State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign draws to a close on Nov. 12, I’d like to remind you about…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Oct 27, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.27.25
10.27.25 Happy Monday, I want to thank you all for joining me for the Fall Employee Info Session on Oct. 16 to discuss enrollment and retention,…