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- Aug. 4, 2025
- Aug. 18, 2025
- Sep. 1, 2025
- Sep. 15, 2025
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- Oct. 13, 2025
- Oct. 27, 2025
- Nov. 10, 2025
- Nov. 24, 2025
- Dec. 8, 2025
- Dec. 22, 2025
Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Jul 21, 2021
Dear Colleagues,
Today, the University of Illinois System announced that all faculty and staff will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by the…
Jun 29, 2021
Good morning, UIS!
It’s been reinvigorating to see our new Prairie Stars on campus this month as they’ve participated in our revamped one-day orientation…
Jun 21, 2021
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —
Today, the University of Illinois System announced it will require that all students receive a COVID-19 vaccination if…
May 14, 2021
Today, Illinois enters the “Bridge to Phase 5” of the Restore Illinois plan, which further relaxes COVID-19 restrictions. This is a welcome development…
Apr 13, 2021
GoalsActual Outcomes 12/31/20Actions UnderwayDesired Outcomes by 7/1/211. COVID-19: Work with university and system leaders, faculty, staff, students, alumni…
Dec 07, 2020
University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen announced today that he is recommending that University of Illinois Springfield Interim…