News

May 05, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Information Session on Budget Appropriation, May 12
5.5.23 Dear Faculty and Staff: Next Friday, May 12, I am hosting an information session in the Studio Theatre and by Zoom from 3 to 4 p.m. for faculty…
May 04, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: CHST Dean Search Update
5.4.23 Dear Faculty and Staff — Following our comprehensive search for the College of Health, Science and Technology dean position, I have decided not…
May 03, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Jamarco Clark named UIS VSCA Designate
5.3.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — I am thrilled to share that Dr. Jamarco Clark has been appointed the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs (…
May 01, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 5.1.23
5.1.23 Good morning, We have made it to May! Very soon, we will be celebrating the achievements of our wonderful graduates during our May 13…
May 01, 2023
Honorary Degree Reception - Join Us May 11!
Chancellor Janet Gooch requests the pleasure of your company at a reception in honor of Raymond Schroeder 2023 Recipient of the University of…
Apr 27, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Interim Provost News
4.27.23 Dear Faculty and Staff — UIS interim Provost Linda Delene has informed me of her decision to resign from her position, and I have accepted it,…
Apr 20, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Reminder! Encourage Students to Take the UIS Commencement Survey
4.20.23 Dear UIS Faculty and Staff – Please remember to encourage students to take the UIS Commencement Survey by April 28. Our students' voices are…
Apr 18, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Listening Circle, Action Planning Opportunities Next Week
4.18.23 Dear UIS Community: Next week, as part of our Belonging, Dignity and Justice efforts and in response to recent camps events, UIS will host Kevin…
Apr 17, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Student Commencement Survey
4.17.23 Dear UIS Students – Commencement is one of the most memorable days of a student’s college experience, and as your chancellor, I want to be sure…
Apr 17, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.17.23
4.17.23 Good morning, We are certainly in our “busy season” at UIS, with lots of exciting end-of-term activities, Springfest and final steps with most…
Apr 03, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 4.3.23
4.3.23 Good morning, It was an honor last week to host the Board of Trustees meeting on the UIS campus — the first time the board has met in Springfield…
Mar 31, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Notice of Faculty with Approved Sabbaticals-AY2023-2024
3.31.2023 Dear Colleagues & Students: I am pleased to announce the Board of Trustees has approved the following faculty for sabbatical leave during…
Mar 23, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Student Affairs Leadership Announcement
3.23.23 Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff — This week, Ann Comerford offered her resignation in the role of Interim Vice Chancellor for Student…
Mar 20, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.20.23
3.20.23 Good afternoon, colleagues: I hope everyone enjoyed a slower pace during last week’s spring recess and is ready to welcome back our students for…
Mar 15, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Committee for Belonging, Dignity and Justice
3.15.23 Dear Colleagues: As you may recall, I have been working to establish a Chancellor’s Committee for Belonging, Dignity and Justice. This committee…
Mar 08, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Statement on March 7 SGA Townhall
3.8.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — I understand that last night’s Student Government Association townhall that took place in the Student Union…
Mar 06, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 3.6.23
3.6.23  Good morning! We’re almost halfway through the semester, and spring break is right around the corner. I’ve spent the past couple of weeks…
Feb 20, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: UIS Update 2.20.23
2.20.23 Good afternoon, colleagues: It’s a busy week at UIS! Today we have more than 100 potential new students on campus, along with their guests,…
Feb 17, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Reminder—DPI town hall is 4 p.m. today
2.17.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — This is a quick reminder that I will be hosting a town hall via Zoom at 4 p.m. today to learn about the…
Feb 14, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Resources & support as we mourn with MSU
2.14.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — I am certain that last night’s deadly mass shooting on the Michigan State University campus is weighing…
Feb 13, 2023
Message from the Chancellor: Join me Friday for a DPI town hall
2.13.23 Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — Please join me at 4 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 17, for a town hall via Zoom to learn about the Discovery Partners…