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Chancellor's UIS Updates
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Aug 19, 2024
8.19.24
Good morning, UIS:
The first day of classes begin in just a few days, and I’m so excited to see our students back on campus! As we look forward…
Aug 16, 2024
8.16.24
Dear Faculty and Staff —
Welcome to a new academic year at UIS and to our newest faculty and staff colleagues. I know many of us are embracing…
Jul 23, 2024
7.23.24
Dear members of the UIS Campus Community:
I am pleased to announce that on July 11, 2024, after campus-level review, the University of Ãå±±½ûµØâ€¦
Jul 11, 2024
7.11.24
Dear Faculty & Staff —
Following President Killeen’s announcement earlier this week, this message confirms the 2% merit-based salary program…
Jul 08, 2024
7.8.24
Happy Monday,
I hope you enjoyed the holiday and weekend with friends or family. As we enjoy the hot summer, I wanted to share some exciting…
Jul 02, 2024
7.2.24
Dear UIS Community,
I am writing to inform you about an important update regarding campus parking fees for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year.…