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Jun 21, 2021
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Student Vaccine Requirement
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — Today, the University of Illinois System announced it will require that all students receive a COVID-19 vaccination if…
May 14, 2021
UIS Operations During Bridge to Phase 5
Today, Illinois enters the “Bridge to Phase 5” of the Restore Illinois plan, which further relaxes COVID-19 restrictions. This is a welcome development…
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Apr 13, 2021
End of Fall 2020 Update
GoalsActual Outcomes 12/31/20Actions UnderwayDesired Outcomes by 7/1/211. COVID-19: Work with university and system leaders, faculty, staff, students, alumni…
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Dec 07, 2020
Karen Whitney’s term as interim chancellor to be extended at UIS
University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen announced today that he is recommending that University of Illinois Springfield Interim…
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Jul 07, 2020
Message from Chancellor Whitney
Good afternoon! I am thrilled to be joining the University of Illinois Springfield as your interim chancellor as we wish Chancellor Susan Koch a prosperous…
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Feb 26, 2020
UIS employees honored with Chancellor’s awards recognizing academic professional and civic service excellence
Two University of Illinois Springfield staff members were honored with Chancellor’s awards recognizing academic professional and civic service excellence…