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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News

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Jun 06, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: Jill Wilberg named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
6.6.25 Dear Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to share that Jill Wilberg has been named the University of Illinois Springfield’s next vice chancellor for…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Jun 02, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 6.2.25
6.2.25 Happy June, everyone —  Summer classes began this week, and much is happening on campus as we prepare to welcome students in the fall. The…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
May 19, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 5.19.25
5.19.25 Good afternoon, UIS! Commencement 2025 has come and gone — what an amazing two days of honoring our graduates! Commencement is a complex event…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
May 05, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 5.5.25
5.5.25 Good morning, As a community, we are deeply saddened by the recent tragedy in Chatham. Our thoughts are with everyone affected during this…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Apr 21, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.21.25
4.21.25 Happy Monday, UIS: Congratulations to the amazing employees and retirees who were recognized last week at the annual Retirement and Recognition…
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Apr 11, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: Immigration Update
4.11.25 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — Over the past week, universities throughout the country have reported instances of students or recent…