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

Newsletters are scheduled by semester, and submission deadlines are the Thursday before the publication date.

  • Aug. 4, 2025
  • Aug. 18, 2025
  • Sep. 1, 2025
  • Sep. 15, 2025
  • Sep. 29, 2025
  • Oct. 13, 2025
  • Oct. 27, 2025
  • Nov. 10, 2025
  • Nov. 24, 2025
  • Dec. 8, 2025
  • Dec. 22, 2025

Chancellor's UIS Updates

News

Feb 19, 2024
2.19.24 Good morning, UIS! The snowfall at the end of last week is a good reminder that winter is still with us. Thank you to our Facilities and…
Feb 13, 2024
Dear Colleagues — As part of our ongoing Rise initiative, our leadership team is hosting a Spring Employee Information Session from 3 to 4:…
Feb 05, 2024
2.5.24 Dear Students — UIS Commencement is just shy of 100 days away, and our Commencement Committee has been hard at work planning this year’s…
Feb 05, 2024
2.5.24 Good morning, UIS: It’s February, which means it’s Black History Month! The theme this year is, “BHM 2024 Roots and Rhythm.” The Diversity Center…
Feb 02, 2024
2.2.24 Good morning! I am thrilled to share that we are offering faculty and staff the opportunity to attend another on-campus Professional Development…
Feb 01, 2024
2.1.24 Dear Faculty and Staff — UIS Commencement is 100 days away, and our Commencement Committee is hard at work planning this year’s ceremonies,…