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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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
News
Feb 24, 2025
2.24.25
Good morning, UIS:
It’s still February, but warmer weather is around the corner, and the next UIS Update will come out at the start of Spring…
Feb 21, 2025
2.21.25
Dear Faculty and Staff,
I would like to invite you to the Spring Employee Information Session at 3 p.m. March 4 in Brookens Auditorium. During…
Feb 18, 2025
2.18.25
Dear Faculty and Staff:
I have exciting news regarding the university’s ongoing efforts to best support our students’ success. Through a new…
Feb 17, 2025
2.17.25
Dear Faculty, Staff and Students —
Late last week, the federal Office for Civil Rights published a “Dear Colleague Letter” outlining the current…
Feb 10, 2025
2.10.25
Happy Monday,
It's time to recognize some of our exceptional employees! Submit a nomination on Orbit through Feb. 14 for the Chancellor's Awards…
Jan 29, 2025
1.29.25
Dear students, faculty and staff:
UIS leadership has been carefully monitoring the flurry of executive orders announced at the federal level…