News

Aug 16, 2024
A Message to our UIS Community
8.16.24 Dear Faculty and Staff — Welcome to a new academic year at UIS and to our newest faculty and staff colleagues. I know many of us are embracing…
Jul 23, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Faculty Tenure and Promotion
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…
Jul 11, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Merit-based salary program details
7.11.24 Dear Faculty & Staff — Following President Killeen’s announcement earlier this week, this message confirms the 2% merit-based salary program…
Jul 08, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 7.8.24
7.8.24 Happy Monday, I hope you enjoyed the holiday and weekend with friends or family. As we enjoy the hot summer, I wanted to share some exciting…
Jul 02, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Parking Fee Update
7.2.24 Dear UIS Community, I am writing to inform you about an important update regarding campus parking fees for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year.…
Jun 10, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 6.10.24
6.10.24 Happy Monday, I hope you're all enjoying the summer and managing with the buzzing cicadas around campus! Even in these warmer months, there's a…
May 28, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 5.28.24
5.28.24 Good morning UIS, I hope you had a restful holiday weekend and that you enjoyed a well-deserved chance to relax and recharge. It’s the perfect…
May 13, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 5.13.24
5.13.24 Happy Monday— We did it! We completed another successful academic year at UIS. Thank you to everyone who helped at or attended Commencement. It…
May 07, 2024
New opportunity to comment on pending UIS policies
The Chancellor’s Cabinet is establishing a new opportunity for the university community to comment on proposed university-level policies or significant policy…
Apr 29, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.29.24
4.29.24 Good morning, It is a busy time for students, faculty and staff as we work to close out the semester. We may be struggling with competing…
Apr 15, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.15.24
4.15.24 Happy Monday— Springfest is one of our longest and most loved traditions, and it starts today! Festivities will kick off with a Scavenger Hunt…
Apr 01, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.1.24
4.1.24 Hello, UIS— Let’s kick off the week with some good news! We have seen a marked increase in enrollment in second eight-week courses, or…
Mar 29, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: 2024-2025 Faculty Sabbaticals
3.29.2024 Dear Colleagues & Students: I am pleased to announce the Board of Trustees has approved the following faculty for sabbatical leave during…
Mar 18, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.18.24
3.18.24 Hello, Prairie Stars: It’s hard to believe we are already nearing the end of the semester, with spring break in our rearview mirror and…
Mar 04, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.4.24
3.4.24 Happy Monday, UIS! Thank you to everyone who attended Friday's Rise Professional Development Retreat and to the committee members who spent…
Feb 26, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Three things to know for Friday's retreat!
2.26.24 Good afternoon! Thank you to all faculty and staff who registered for Friday’s Rise Professional Development Retreat. Below are three things to…
Feb 19, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.19.24
2.19.24 Good morning, UIS! The snowfall at the end of last week is a good reminder that winter is still with us. Thank you to our Facilities and…
Feb 13, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Feb. 22 Employee Information Session
Dear Colleagues — As part of our ongoing Rise initiative, our leadership team is hosting a Spring Employee Information Session from 3 to 4:…
Feb 05, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.5.24
2.5.24 Good morning, UIS: It’s February, which means it’s Black History Month! The theme this year is, “BHM 2024 Roots and Rhythm.” The Diversity Center…
Feb 05, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: May Commencement News
2.5.24 Dear Students — UIS Commencement is just shy of 100 days away, and our Commencement Committee has been hard at work planning this year’s…
Feb 02, 2024
Message from the Chancellor: Register for the Spring Professional Development Retreat!
2.2.24 Good morning! I am thrilled to share that we are offering faculty and staff the opportunity to attend another on-campus Professional Development…