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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Sep 18, 2024
9.18.24
Dear Colleagues,
As we begin another fall season at UIS, I am writing to invite you to participate in the State and University Employees鈥�
Sep 17, 2024
9.17.24
Dear Faculty and Staff 鈥�
I am happy to announce that Gabe Cagwin, PhD, will be the new vice chancellor for advancement at UIS, pending Board of鈥�
Sep 16, 2024
9.16.24
Happy Monday, UIS:
Can you believe homecoming is next week? I鈥檓 looking forward to the Prairie Stars 5K, pep-rally block party, and supporting鈥�
Sep 03, 2024
9.3.24
Happy Tuesday, UIS:
It has been amazing to see campus come alive once again. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing everyone at the Faculty and Staff鈥�
Aug 28, 2024
If you could not attend our Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff information session last Thursday, Aug. 22, in the Student Union Ballroom, the Office of鈥�
Aug 23, 2024
8.23.24
Dear UIS Community 鈥�
Today is the first day of classes at UIS. This marks the 54th 鈥渇irst day鈥� for UIS learners since our doors opened for鈥�