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May 15, 2025
If you received an email from GrantForward, it is not spam or a phishing attempt. This is a grant database that UIS is subscribed to. Previously, it only had accounts for faculty and those who opted in. Today, accounts…
May 14, 2025
To show our sincere appreciation for all you do, we’re offering 25% OFF all Sideline Store purchases with code THANKYOU—just for UIS faculty and staff. This exclusive discount runs from May 12 through May 16 at 11:…
May 13, 2025
A critical plumbing repair will be performed this week on the first floor of Brookens - both classroom and library sides. Crews will be replacing a sewage pump, which requires shutting off water for the entire first…
May 13, 2025
During the Summer, the Student Union will be operating on Summer Hours. Monday- Friday: 8 am-5 p.m.Saturday & Sunday: Closed Ashley Hall, M.Ed Director, Student Union Follow us on: Instagram…
Feb 09, 2026
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. Special thanks to Dr. Jamarco Clark for stepping in during the Chancellor’s Thinker Series…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Feb 05, 2026
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gregg “Bagel” Johnson as the next Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education (CPAE), pending final approval by the Board of Trustees. Dr. Johnson…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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