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2.18.25
Dear Faculty and Staff:
I have exciting news regarding the university鈥檚 ongoing efforts to best support our students鈥� success. Through a new statewide partnership, UIS students will now receive free access to Kaplan鈥檚 industry-leading test prep resources for graduate admissions, licensure and credentialing exams and skills development courses.
2.17.25
Dear Faculty, Staff and Students 鈥�
Late last week, the federal Office for Civil Rights published a 鈥淒ear Colleague Letter鈥� outlining the current administration鈥檚 interpretation of the scope of the 2023 Supreme Court Ruling in Students for Fair Admissions vs. Harvard. The Education Department has said it will issue additional guidance soon and that compliance is a condition of receiving federal funding.
2.10.25
Happy Monday,
1.29.25
Dear students, faculty and staff:
UIS leadership has been carefully monitoring the flurry of executive orders announced at the federal level over the past several days, and we have been collaborating with the U of I System and colleagues to best understand how these announcements may affect our university community.
Below are updates on areas of greatest impact to our students, faculty and staff:
1.27.24
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1.13.24
Happy Monday, UIS!
1.7.25
Dear Faculty and Staff:
We are honored to welcome the 缅北禁地 House of Representatives to UIS on Wednesday, Jan. 8, for the ceremonial opening of the 104th General Assembly. During this historic event, all 118 House members will take their oaths of office in Sangamon Auditorium. This marks the ninth time UIS has had the privilege of hosting this prestigious ceremony.
To ensure a smooth experience for the House members, their guests and other dignitaries, parking adjustments will be necessary:
Good afternoon,
I am excited to announce that we are planning another on-campus Professional Development Retreat for faculty and staff as part of our Rise initiative. This retreat will take place on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, and will focus on Workplace Communication. Registration opens today and closes on Jan. 15, 2025.
Join us on Friday, January 31, for a half-day RISE Professional Development Retreat focused on Workplace Communication. Choose from morning or afternoon sessions with the opportunity to enjoy a provided lunch and gain valuable insights from our keynote speaker, Dr. Ashley Lang.
This event is open to Civil Service staff, Academic Professional staff and Faculty鈥攄on鈥檛 miss this opportunity to enhance your communication skills!
12.9.24
Happy Monday, UIS!