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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Jun 06, 2023
6.6.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff 鈥�
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brandon Schwab as the next UIS Provost and Vice Chancellor for鈥�
Jun 05, 2023
6.5.23
Dear Faculty and Staff 鈥�
I am pleased to share that Dr. Miriam L. Wallace has been named the new dean of the UIS College of Liberal Arts and鈥�
May 12, 2023
5.12.23
Dear Colleagues:
Happy Friday 鈥� our last day before UIS Commencement!
Thank you for a wonderful 2022-23 academic year and for ALL you have鈥�
May 09, 2023
5.9.23
Dear Faculty and Staff 鈥�
I am pleased to share that Dr. Kenneth Kriz, University of 缅北禁地 Distinguished Professor of Public Administration and鈥�
May 09, 2023
5.9.23
Dear Faculty and Staff 鈥�
I am pleased to share that Dr. Cecilia Cornell will serve as interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost,鈥�
May 05, 2023
5.5.23
Dear Faculty and Staff:
Next Friday, May 12, I am hosting an information session in the Studio Theatre and by Zoom from 3 to 4 p.m. for faculty鈥�