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Jan 25, 2024
We are excited to announce that the 2024 Retirement & Recognition Ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 11th from 9:00-10:30am in the Student Union. To ensure we are celebrating all honorees, please…
Jan 23, 2024
Due to winter weather conditions, we wanted to provide an update about campus operations. Classes WILL be in session both on-ground and online on Tuesday, Jan. 23. As the UIS Inclement Weather Policy…
Jan 22, 2024
On Thursday, February 1, at halftime of the men's basketball game, any student-athlete (regardless of sport) who has earned a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher will be introduced. The seniors who will be introduced have…
Shot of the UIS colonnade and quad
Jan 22, 2024
Due to icy weather conditions, UIS in-person classes are canceled for Monday, Jan. 22. Online classes are not canceled and will still meet. In addition, the Liberal Leave Policy is in effect for employees. It is…
Aug 22, 2025
8.22.25 Dear UIS Community — Welcome to the start of the fall semester. Today marks the 55th first day of classes since this university welcomed its first students in 1970. It is a moment to celebrate our history and look ahead to the future…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Jul 21, 2025
Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce the following faculty have been reappointed, in accordance with the Faculty Personnel Policy governing second- and fourth-year review of probationary faculty at UIS. 2nd Year Reappointment Brandon…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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