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Apr 21, 2025
To faculty and staff across the University of Illinois System: We are delighted to announce that we will once again be granting three gift days to employees eligible for leave benefits in the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal…
Apr 17, 2025
Congratulations to the following faculty members who will speak this year at the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress. SRI is an annual global event focused on action-oriented, knowledge-based and inclusive…
Apr 17, 2025
Have an idea for a UIS Homecoming event? Submit your idea on UIS Connection. Homecoming is set for Sept. 14–20. This year’s theme is “Written in the Stars”—a celebration of Prairie Star pride, connection, and…
Apr 14, 2025
Good morning, all: We are partnering with ITS to offer several Course Survey report demo sessions to highlight the enhanced reporting functionality of the recently-launched Course Survey App. Instructors will have…
Feb 19, 2026
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 this session, you will hear from me and other UIS leaders about updates on our NorthStar…
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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