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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
May 31, 2022
5.31.22
Dear UIS Colleagues:
I hope you had a meaningful Memorial Day weekend, and maybe even got the chance to catch some Prairie Stars…
May 25, 2022
The following is an excerpt from University of Illinois Springfield Interim Chancellor Karen Whitney. The column appeared in The State Journal-Register on May…
May 20, 2022
Karen Whitney BOT Remarks | 5.13.22
Good morning.
In the 22 months I have been with UIS serving as the Interim Chancellor, I am thrilled to share with…
May 16, 2022
5.16.22
Dear Colleagues:
We made it! Knowing the Class of 2022 has walked across the commencement stage should give us all a profound…
May 03, 2022
5.2.22
Dear UIS Colleagues:
What a beautiful time to be on campus! Not only are our grounds in bloom, the community garden has been planted…
Apr 18, 2022
Dear UIS Colleagues —
It is National Volunteer Month, and I am always excited to see how dedicated our university is to serving the community and each…