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Chancellor's UIS Updates
News
Feb 20, 2023
2.20.23
Good afternoon, colleagues:
It鈥檚 a busy week at UIS! Today we have more than 100 potential new students on campus, along with their guests,鈥�
Feb 17, 2023
2.17.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff 鈥�
This is a quick reminder that I will be hosting a town hall via Zoom at 4 p.m. today to learn about the鈥�
Feb 14, 2023
2.14.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff 鈥�
I am certain that last night鈥檚 deadly mass shooting on the Michigan State University campus is weighing鈥�
Feb 13, 2023
2.13.23
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff 鈥�
Please join me at 4 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 17, for a town hall via Zoom to learn about the Discovery鈥�
Feb 10, 2023
2.10.23
Dear Colleagues:
The Ceremony of Investiture on Wednesday provided memories that my family and I will treasure forever. What a wonderful鈥�
Feb 06, 2023
2.6.23
Good afternoon:
I hope everyone enjoyed the dose of sunshine we got this weekend! I was glad to be back in Springfield last week following a busy鈥�