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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…