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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
May 04, 2023
5.4.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
Following our comprehensive search for the College of Health, Science and Technology dean position, I have decided not…
May 03, 2023
5.3.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
I am thrilled to share that Dr. Jamarco Clark has been appointed the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs (…
May 01, 2023
5.1.23
Good morning,
We have made it to May! Very soon, we will be celebrating the achievements of our wonderful graduates during our May 13…
May 01, 2023
Chancellor Janet Gooch
requests the pleasure of your company
at a reception in honor of
Raymond Schroeder
2023 Recipient of the University of…
Apr 27, 2023
4.27.23
Dear Faculty and Staff —
UIS interim Provost Linda Delene has informed me of her decision to resign from her position, and I have accepted it,…
Apr 20, 2023
4.20.23
Dear UIS Faculty and Staff –
Please remember to encourage students to take the UIS Commencement Survey by April 28. Our students' voices are…