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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  • Dec. 7, 2026

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Mar 06, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.6.23
3.6.23  Good morning! We’re almost halfway through the semester, and spring break is right around the corner. I’ve spent the past couple of weeks…
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Feb 20, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.20.23
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,…
Message from the Chancellor
Feb 17, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Reminder—DPI town hall is 4 p.m. today
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…
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Feb 14, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Resources & support as we mourn with MSU
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…
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Feb 13, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Join me Friday for a DPI town hall
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…
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Feb 10, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Thank you for a memorable investiture
2.10.23 Dear Colleagues: The Ceremony of Investiture on Wednesday provided memories that my family and I will treasure forever. What a wonderful…
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Feb 06, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.6.23
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…
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Jan 25, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Provost Search Committee
1.25.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to share with you the members of the search committee tasked with helping UIS select the next…
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