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- Dec. 22, 2025
Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Jan 07, 2025
1.7.25
Dear Faculty and Staff:
We are honored to welcome the Illinois House of Representatives to UIS on Wednesday, Jan. 8, for the ceremonial opening…
Dec 19, 2024
Join us on Friday, January 31, for a half-day RISE Professional Development Retreat focused on Workplace Communication. Choose from morning or afternoon…
Dec 19, 2024
Good afternoon,
I am excited to announce that we are planning another on-campus Professional Development Retreat for faculty and staff as part of our Rise…
Dec 09, 2024
12.9.24
Happy Monday, UIS!
With finals in full swing, winter break is just around the corner. It will be a little quiet on campus without our students,…
Dec 03, 2024
12.3.24
Dear colleagues —
Dr. Ken Kriz, who has served as interim vice chancellor for finance and administration since May 2023, has shared his…
Dec 02, 2024
12.2.24
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
As the holiday season draws near, I’m reminded of the many things that make UIS so special—our traditions, our…