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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News

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Oct 24, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Provost Transition
10.24.22 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — Provost Dennis Papini has shared with me his decision to step down from his role as Vice Chancellor for…
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Oct 18, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.18.22
10.18.22 Good morning, colleagues: We’ve just passed the midpoint of the semester with midterm grades due Wednesday and accelerated fall classes…
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Oct 17, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: CBM Town Hall Canceled
10.17.22 Dear Colleagues— After much thought and consideration, the town hall scheduled for Wednesday morning to address the College of Business &…
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Oct 03, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.3.22
10.3.22 Dear Colleagues —  Welcome to October! The air is a little crisper, and crops are being harvested all around our campus. We’re fully into…
Sep 21, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS SECA Campaign Kicks Off Today!
9.21.22 Dear Colleagues — I am pleased to announce the start of the State and University Employee Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign, a statewide effort…
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Sep 20, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update
9.20.22 Hello, UIS employees—  I’ve been enjoying seeing everyone on campus and getting to know our students. Now that the U of I State Tour has…