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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
Sep 21, 2021
Good afternoon, UIS!
What a wonderful weekend of making memories as we welcomed back to campus the Class of 2020. Many thanks to Joan Sestak and James…
Sep 08, 2021
9.7.21
Good morning! I hope everyone was able to spend time with family and friends over the Labor Day weekend as we all celebrated and paid …
Aug 24, 2021
8.23.21
Happy Monday, UIS!
In the world of higher education, “It’s game day!” Classes are in session, and we’ve officially started a new…
Aug 10, 2021
8.9.21
Happy Monday, UIS!
We’re preparing to kick off this fall semester safely and with an enthusiastic welcome home for students. As…
Jul 30, 2021
7.30.21
Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff —
Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issued new recommendations that all…
Jul 27, 2021
7.27.21
Dear UIS Colleagues —
Today we are issuing our UIS Fall 2021 Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in alignment with the UI System’s recently…