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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Apr 17, 2023
4.17.23
Good morning,
We are certainly in our “busy season” at UIS, with lots of exciting end-of-term activities, Springfest and final steps with most…
Apr 03, 2023
4.3.23
Good morning,
It was an honor last week to host the Board of Trustees meeting on the UIS campus — the first time the board has met in Springfield…
Mar 31, 2023
3.31.2023
Dear Colleagues & Students:
I am pleased to announce the Board of Trustees has approved the following faculty for sabbatical leave during…
Mar 23, 2023
3.23.23
Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff —
This week, Ann Comerford offered her resignation in the role of Interim Vice Chancellor for Student…
Mar 20, 2023
3.20.23
Good afternoon, colleagues:
I hope everyone enjoyed a slower pace during last week’s spring recess and is ready to welcome back our students for…
Mar 15, 2023
3.15.23
Dear Colleagues:
As you may recall, I have been working to establish a Chancellor’s Committee for Belonging, Dignity and Justice. This committee…