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 Whitney
Feb 07, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter for Feb. 7, 2022
2.7.22 Dear Colleagues – It is hard to believe we are officially midway through winter. The snow on campus is beautiful. Many thanks to everyone who…
Message from the Chancellor
Feb 03, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: New COVID-19 Testing Requirements Effective Feb. 14
Dear UIS Students and Colleagues – Thank you for helping us start the Spring 2022 semester United in Safety. I cannot adequately express just how…
UIS Update Newsletter. A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Whitney
Jan 25, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter January 24, 2022
1.24.22  UIS Colleagues – I hope this newsletter finds you safely back into a routine and staying warm as we endure the frigid days of January.…
UIS Update Newsletter. A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Whitney
Jan 11, 2022
Chancellor's Newsletter January 10, 2022
1.10.22 Happy New Year, UIS Colleagues –   Welcome to 2022 and to the spring semester! You have already received communication…
Message from the Chancellor - photo of Chancellor Whitney
Jan 06, 2022
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Spring 2022 Booster & Testing Requirements
1.6.22 Important announcements in this message:· Details of the UIS booster requirement are below; deadline is Jan. 21 for most individuals· Entry testing…
Message from the Chancellor - photo of Chancellor Whitney
Dec 21, 2021
Message from the Chancellor: Preparing for Spring 2022 Semester
12.21.21 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff – As we learn more about the trajectory of COVID-19 over the coming weeks, I want to urge each of you to take…