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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
May 13, 2024
5.13.24
Happy Monday—
We did it! We completed another successful academic year at UIS. Thank you to everyone who helped at or attended Commencement. It…
May 07, 2024
The Chancellor’s Cabinet is establishing a new opportunity for the university community to comment on proposed university-level policies or significant policy…
Apr 29, 2024
4.29.24
Good morning,
It is a busy time for students, faculty and staff as we work to close out the semester. We may be struggling with competing…
Apr 15, 2024
4.15.24
Happy Monday—
Springfest is one of our longest and most loved traditions, and it starts today! Festivities will kick off with a Scavenger Hunt…
Apr 01, 2024
4.1.24
Hello, UIS—
Let’s kick off the week with some good news! We have seen a marked increase in enrollment in second eight-week courses, or…
Mar 29, 2024
3.29.2024
Dear Colleagues & Students:
I am pleased to announce the Board of Trustees has approved the following faculty for sabbatical leave during…