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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Jun 11, 2025
6.11.25
Dear colleagues 鈥�
Dr. Vickie Cook, vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management, has shared her intention to retire from UIS on March鈥�
Jun 06, 2025
6.6.25
Dear Faculty and Staff,
I am pleased to share that Jill Wilberg has been named the University of 缅北禁地 Springfield鈥檚 next vice chancellor for鈥�
Jun 02, 2025
6.2.25
Happy June, everyone 鈥�
Summer classes began this week, and much is happening on campus as we prepare to welcome students in the fall. The鈥�
May 19, 2025
5.19.25
Good afternoon, UIS!
Commencement 2025 has come and gone 鈥� what an amazing two days of honoring our graduates! Commencement is a complex event鈥�
May 05, 2025
5.5.25
Good morning,
As a community, we are deeply saddened by the recent tragedy in Chatham. Our thoughts are with everyone affected during this鈥�
Apr 21, 2025
4.21.25
Happy Monday, UIS:
Congratulations to the amazing employees and retirees who were recognized last week at the annual Retirement and Recognition鈥�