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- June 1, 2026
- July 6, 2026
Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Nov 14, 2022
11.14.22
Good afternoon, colleagues:
November is a month focused on gratitude, and as I reflect on my first few months as your chancellor, my鈥�
Oct 31, 2022
10.31.22
Good morning, colleagues:
The final day of October is here 鈥� it鈥檚 been a 鈥渢reat鈥� to see all of the fall-themed activities occurring on campus鈥�
Oct 27, 2022
10.27.22
Dear Colleagues 鈥�
A critical way we contribute to our mission at UIS is helping our faculty and staff feel supported in their work and鈥�
Oct 24, 2022
10.24.22
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff 鈥�
Provost Dennis Papini has shared with me his decision to step down from his role as Vice Chancellor for鈥�
Oct 18, 2022
10.18.22
Good morning, colleagues:
We鈥檝e just passed the midpoint of the semester with midterm grades due Wednesday and accelerated fall classes鈥�
Oct 17, 2022
10.17.22
Dear Colleagues鈥�
After much thought and consideration, the town hall scheduled for Wednesday morning to address the College of Business &鈥�