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Mar 23, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.23.26
3.23.2026 Dear UIS Community: Last week, UIS hosted the March Board of Trustees meeting. We were thrilled to see the Board vote to approve our proposed…
Mar 10, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: New Mental Health Self-Assessment Tools
3.10.26 Dear faculty, staff and students, I am pleased to share that the University of Illinois System’s Mental Health Awareness and Support…
Mar 09, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.9.26
3.9.26 Dear UIS Community: The spring semester is moving quickly, and I hope you’ll consider joining us for the next Chancellor Thinkers Series event. I…
Feb 23, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.23.26
2.23.26 Dear UIS Community: The midpoint of the semester is approaching, which means it's almost time for the Spring Employee Information Session. I…
Feb 19, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Spring Employee Information Session is March 5
2.19.26 Dear Faculty and Staff, I would like to invite you to the Spring Employee Information Session at 3 p.m. March 5 in Brookens Auditorium. During…
Feb 09, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.9.26
2.9.26 Dear UIS Community: Thank you to everyone who attended the RISE Professional Development Retreat last Friday and helped make the day a success.…
Jan 26, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.26.26
1.26.26 Big things are happening on campus. Thank you to everyone for your flexibility and patience as this work progresses. Construction on the new…
Jan 22, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Important Commencement Information
1.22.26 Dear Students — UIS Commencement will be here before we know it, and our Commencement Committee is hard at work planning the 2026 ceremonies,…
Jan 20, 2026
REGISTRATION OPEN! - RISE Professional Development Retreat
1.20.26 Dear Faculty and Staff — Three days remain to register for the upcoming RISE Professional Development Retreat. I hope as many of you…
Jan 12, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 1.12.26
1.12.26 As we kick off the new year, take a moment to celebrate our Seven Star Successes of 2025. From strengthening the Illinois economy and earning…
Jan 09, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Registration Open for the Feb. 6 RISE Retreat!
1.9.26 Dear Faculty and Staff — I am excited to share with you details about this year’s RISE Professional Development Retreat, scheduled for Feb.…
Dec 09, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: Happy Holidays, Prairie Stars!
12.9.25 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, As the holiday season draws near, I have been reflecting on what makes me proud to be a Prairie Star. It is…
Dec 08, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 12.8.25
11.24.25 Happy Holidays, As we head into the final stretch before a well-earned holiday break, I want to express my gratitude for your dedication and…
Nov 24, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.24.25
11.24.25 Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. I hope you all find time this week to rest, recharge and enjoy a meal with friends, family or anyone who brings…
Nov 10, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: Reminder to take the University Experience Survey
11.10.25 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The University Experience Survey remains available through Nov. 21. Over the past three weeks, you should…
Nov 10, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 11.10.25
11.10.25 Happy Monday, Thank you to everyone who attended SECA Bingo. Together, we raised $1,116 for Compass for Kids, a record-breaking total that…
Nov 03, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: SECA Campaign Giving Opportunities
11.3.25 Dear Colleagues: As the State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign draws to a close on Nov. 12, I’d like to remind you about…
Oct 27, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.27.25
10.27.25 Happy Monday, I want to thank you all for joining me for the Fall Employee Info Session on Oct. 16 to discuss enrollment and retention,…
Oct 24, 2025
In Case You Missed It: 2025 Fall Employee Information Session Recording
If you could not attend our Fall Employee Information Session last Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Brookens Auditorium, the Office of Electronic Media has…
Oct 13, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 10.13.25
10.13.25 It’s finally starting to feel like fall! And with that, I invite you to join me for the Fall Employee Information Session from 3–4:30 p.m. on Oct…
Sep 29, 2025
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 9.29.25
9.29.25 I want to thank Student Affairs and the Homecoming Committee for putting together a fantastic homecoming. I enjoyed watching the soccer and…