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  • June 1, 2026
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News

Message from the Chancellor
Jul 30, 2021
Message from the Chancellor: New face-covering guidance at UIS
7.30.21 Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff — Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issued new recommendations that all…
UIS Update Newsletter. A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Whitney
Jul 27, 2021
Chancellor's Newsletter July 26, 2021
7.26.21  Happy Monday, UIS!  Thank you for your patience this summer as we thoughtfully prepare for a more traditional college experience for…
Message from the Chancellor
Jul 27, 2021
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Fall 2021
7.27.21 Dear UIS Colleagues — Today we are issuing our UIS Fall 2021 Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in alignment with the UI System’s recently…
Message from the Chancellor
Jul 27, 2021
Students: Important Vaccine Policy Reminders
7.27.21 Dear Students: As we quickly approach the fall semester, my hope is that you are seeing your university act in many ways to prioritize your…
UIS Update Newsletter. A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Whitney
Jul 13, 2021
Chancellor's Newsletter July 12, 2021
7.12.21 Happy Monday, UIS! I appreciate everyone’s hard work and caring approach to responding to questions from the July 1 announcement of our Student…
Message from the Chancellor - photo of Chancellor Whitney
Jul 01, 2021
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Student COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Fall 2021
7.1.21 Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff — Today we are issuing our UIS Fall 2021 Student COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in alignment with the UI System…