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Chancellor's UIS Updates
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Jan 17, 2023
1.17.23
Dear Colleagues:
Last semester, I announced that, in response to the recommendations from the Underrepresented Faculty Recruitment and Retention…
Jan 11, 2023
The University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Board of Trustees along with University of Ãå±±½ûµØ System President Timothy L. Killeen cordially invite you and a guest…
Jan 09, 2023
1.9.23
Happy New Year, UIS!
I hope each of you had a relaxing and healthy winter break and are feeling revived for an exciting spring semester. We have…
Jan 06, 2023
1.6.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
It’s my pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Linda M. Delene as UIS interim provost/vice chancellor for…
Jan 05, 2023
1.5.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
Following President Killeen’s announcement regarding the system’s Spring 2023 COVID-19 approach, I want to…
Dec 12, 2022
12.12.22
Good morning, colleagues:
Campus certainly is quieter now that finals are over and students are making their way home for winter break. I hope…

