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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Aug 28, 2024
If you could not attend our Faculty-Staff Academic Year Kickoff information session last Thursday, Aug. 22, in the Student Union Ballroom, the Office of鈥�
Aug 23, 2024
8.23.24
Dear UIS Community 鈥�
Today is the first day of classes at UIS. This marks the 54th 鈥渇irst day鈥� for UIS learners since our doors opened for鈥�
Aug 19, 2024
8.19.24
Good morning, UIS:
The first day of classes begin in just a few days, and I鈥檓 so excited to see our students back on campus! As we look forward鈥�
Aug 16, 2024
8.16.24
Dear Faculty and Staff 鈥�
Welcome to a new academic year at UIS and to our newest faculty and staff colleagues. I know many of us are embracing鈥�
Jul 23, 2024
7.23.24
Dear members of the UIS Campus Community:
I am pleased to announce that on July 11, 2024, after campus-level review, the University of Illinois鈥�
Jul 11, 2024
7.11.24
Dear Faculty & Staff 鈥�
Following President Killeen鈥檚 announcement earlier this week, this message confirms the 2% merit-based salary program鈥�