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Feb 11, 2025
Winter Weather Operations – Wednesday, Feb. 12 The Springfield area is forecasted to receive 2 to 4 inches of snow on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Due to the likely winter weather conditions, below is an update…
Feb 04, 2025
Please be aware that this Thursday, February 6, Parking Lot J and a section of Lot F will be closed to campus for parking due to an event being held at the Student Union. On this date, please make sure to plan…
Feb 04, 2025
The following 2025 Commencement message was emailed to all UIS students on Tuesday, Feb. 4: Dear students, Planning is underway for the 2025 Commencement Ceremonies! All critical commencement information will…
Feb 03, 2025
The 18th Annual CARE Award The Chancellor’s Award to Recognize Excellence in Civil Service The 22nd Annual CAPE Award The Chancellor’s Academic Professional Excellence Award Four Additional Staff Awards…
Apr 10, 2026
4.10.26 Dear Colleagues — Dr. Jamarco Clark, vice chancellor for student affairs, has shared that he will be leaving UIS to take on an exciting new opportunity as the next vice president for student affairs for Wichita State University,…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Mar 10, 2026
Academic Affairs Colleagues, I write to provide an update on the Academic Portfolio Review and Prioritization process. From the beginning, the Academic Portfolio Review (APR) was not intended to be a retrospective exercise. It was designed…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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