Academic Affairs News

Here's where you will find links to monthly Academic Affairs newsletters featuring a greeting from Provost Brandon Schwab, opportunities to make a difference, news to celebrate, updates on key initiatives, and more; as well as annual fall newsroom articles introducing new full-time faculty.

Newsletters

Catch up on what's happening in the Provost's Office and Division of Academic Affairs. Links to recent Academic Affairs Update monthly newsletters are included below:

Meet New Full-Time Faculty

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News

Sep 25, 2025
We are excited to announce that the Good Idea Fund is available again this year! This initiative offers one-time (non-recurring) funds to support…
Sep 20, 2025
Dear UIS Community, Last evening, Friday, September 19, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation enacting certain restrictions on…
Sep 18, 2025
We hope you will be able to join in celebrating this year’s University Scholars Award recipient on Wednesday, September 24. If you plan to attend and have…
Aug 28, 2025
From Provost Schwab Colleagues, I hope your semester is off to a good start and that you have enjoyed meeting new students and colleagues and…
Aug 26, 2025
According to UIS policy, each academic year the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost notifies the UIS community of the names of those among the…
Aug 20, 2025
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