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May 05, 2026
UIS Performing Arts Center Director Bryan Rives to Retire; Sarah Brewer Named Interim Director
Bryan Rives, Director of the UIS Performing Arts Center, will retire effective June 30, 2026, concluding nine years of…
May 01, 2026
Dear colleagues,
I am delighted to report that at today’s Campus Senate meeting, Matthew Geras (SPIA) was elected as Senate Chair for 2026/2027 and Kristi Barnwell (HIS) was elected as Vice-Chair. …
Apr 30, 2026
Greetings, Campus Community,
We are writing to inform you that the elevator in Tower 2 of PAC is currently out of service. We will provide updates as they become available.
Thank you for your patience and…
Apr 29, 2026
The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Benefit Choice enrollment period will begin May 1 and end June 1, 2026.
If you do not want to change health…
Aug 17, 2026
8.17.26
Dear Faculty and Staff:
A new academic year is here, and I hope you are looking forward to the semester ahead. It’s an exciting time at UIS! We are days away from Move-In Day, Aug. 20. The energy our students bring to campus each fall…
Aug 18, 2026
Colleagues,
Welcome to the new academic year!
One of my favorite times of the year is New Faculty Welcome Week and our annual fall kickoff events. It's energizing to see campus come alive again as we prepare for the return of students and the…
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