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Feb 24, 2025
As part of the university’s NorthStar strategic visioning initiative, the University is announcing a Voluntary Separation Plan (UIS-VSP) available for all employees who have an appointment greater than 50% FTE and who…
Feb 24, 2025
ATTENTION FACULTY: The 54th annual UIS Commencement ceremonies will be held in Sangamon Auditorium in the UIS Performing Arts Center.  There will be three ceremonies as follows: Friday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. -…
Feb 21, 2025
Please be aware that Parking Lot E will be closed on Monday, February 24, so that school children may safely enter the UIS Performing Arts Center for the Staley Class Acts performance The Giver. Thank you.…
Feb 19, 2025
The state budget proposed today by Gov. JB Pritzker would provide a 2.7 percent increase in state-appropriated general operating funds for the University of Illinois System, increasing the system’s general funds…
Feb 23, 2026
2.23.26 Dear UIS Community: The midpoint of the semester is approaching, which means it's almost time for the Spring Employee Information Session. I strongly encourage you to attend. The session will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. March…
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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