3.10.25
Happy spring break week!
3.10.25
Dear students, faculty and staff:
The UPI Local 4100 Non-Tenure Track Faculty Union, which represents 43 non-tenure-track faculty, delivered a Notice of Intent to Strike on March 7 prior to receiving the University’s latest proposal. While this action means that the union can opt to strike any time after a 10-day waiting period, no sooner than March 17, it does not mean that a strike will occur.
Dear UIS,
Our marketing team is conducting a brief survey to gather feedback about the UIS brand from all employees and students as part of a comprehensive review of our logos and colors, brand promises, distinctions and market competitiveness. Please share your thoughts before the survey closes on Wednesday, March 12.
Your feedback will inform the evolution of our brand strategy to maximize alignment with our long-term strategic goals, highlight our unique features and continue to reach the key audiences who will thrive at UIS.
2.24.25
Good morning, UIS:
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 this session, you will hear from me and other UIS leaders about updates on our NorthStar strategic priorities as well as other important news and issues affecting UIS.
2.18.25
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
It is with deep sadness that I share news of the death of former UIS Chancellor Richard D. Ringeisen, who led this university with vision and dedication from 2001 to 2010. Chancellor Ringeisen passed away this morning in South Carolina.
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 statewide partnership, UIS students will now receive free access to Kaplan’s industry-leading test prep resources for graduate admissions, licensure and credentialing exams and skills development courses.
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 administration’s interpretation of the scope of the 2023 Supreme Court Ruling in Students for Fair Admissions vs. Harvard. The Education Department has said it will issue additional guidance soon and that compliance is a condition of receiving federal funding.
2.10.25
Happy Monday,
1.29.25
Dear students, faculty and staff:
UIS leadership has been carefully monitoring the flurry of executive orders announced at the federal level over the past several days, and we have been collaborating with the U of I System and colleagues to best understand how these announcements may affect our university community.
Below are updates on areas of greatest impact to our students, faculty and staff: