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Jun 24, 2026
Meeting Notes
The second Web Advisory Council meeting covered active web projects including an AI chatbot, archive site, and program page enhancements. Three homepage redesign concepts were presented by…
Jun 24, 2026
Ricoh, the copier vendor for UIS, has begun deploying the new convenience copiers across campus. All copiers are expected to be delivered and installed by the end of June.
Once installation is complete, a list of…
Jun 18, 2026
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to share that the University of Illinois System will have a 2% salary program for faculty and staff (academic professionals and civil service). This will take effect August 16.
Our…
Jun 17, 2026
Presidential Search: Share Your Perspective by June 22
Members of the UIS Community –
Thank you to those of you who were able to participate in the presidential search town hall. Recordings of all three town…
Aug 24, 2026
8.24.26
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
Today marks the 56th first day of classes since our university welcomed its first students in 1970. While a lot has changed in that time, UIS continues to deliver on its promise of providing an…
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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