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Chancellor's UIS Updates

News

Aug 21, 2023
In alignment with UIS’ commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, the Access & Equity Office is taking steps to help the campus community…
Aug 21, 2023
8.21.23 Happy Monday, UIS! I hope you enjoyed the last few weeks of summer break! One of my highlights was spending some time at the Ãå±±½ûµØ State Fair…
Aug 16, 2023
8.16.23 Dear Colleagues — Welcome to a new academic year! I can’t wait to see our campus re-energized as our faculty and students return this week and…
Aug 07, 2023
8.7.23 Happy Monday, UIS! I’m looking forward to fall semester beginning in a few short weeks. While the summer break is always a welcome reprieve,…
Jul 31, 2023
7.31.23 Dear Faculty and Staff — I am pleased to share that Jacob K. Friefeld has been selected to serve as the Director of the Center for Lincoln…
Jul 24, 2023
7.24.23 Dear members of the UIS Campus Community: I am pleased to announce that on July 20, 2023, after campus-level review, the University of Ãå±±½ûµØâ€¦