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

  • June 8, 2026
  • July 6, 2026
  • Aug. 3, 2026
  • Aug.17, 2026
  • Aug. 31, 2026
  • Sept. 14, 2026
  • Sept. 28, 2026
  • Oct. 12, 2026
  • Oct. 26, 2026
  • Nov. 23, 2026
  • Dec. 7, 2026

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News

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Jan 29, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: Federal Updates
1.29.25 Dear students, faculty and staff: UIS leadership has been carefully monitoring the flurry of executive orders announced at the federal level…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Jan 27, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.27.25
1.27.24 Good afternoon, UIS– I’d like to kick off the newsletter with some exciting news: Our online bachelor’s degree programs have been ranked among…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Jan 13, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.13.25
1.13.24 Happy Monday, UIS! It’s exciting to welcome our students back for the first full week of Spring 2025 classes. Last year brought incredible…
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Jan 07, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS to Host Illinois House of Representatives Inauguration Jan. 8
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…
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Dec 19, 2024
Save the Date: RISE Professional Development Retreat
Join us on Friday, January 31, for a half-day RISE Professional Development Retreat focused on Workplace Communication. Choose from morning or afternoon…
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Dec 19, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: January Rise Professional Development Retreat
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…
"UIS Update: A message to faculty and staff from Chancellor Gooch"
Dec 09, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 12.9.24
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,…
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Dec 03, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: VCFA Transition
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…