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Feb 12, 2025
Greetings Campus Colleagues,
I am very pleased to announce that Zafrul Amin has accepted the position to serve as our next Director of International Student Services! Zafrul's first day at UIS is February 24.…
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 11, 2025
Dear Colleagues,
As we complete the transition to our new Course Survey App (launched Intersession 2024-25), we want to let you know of an important deadline for accessing historical course evaluation student…
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…
Jun 02, 2026
6.2.26
Dear Colleagues —
I am pleased to share that, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Dr. Steven Johnson Jr. will be named Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (Designate), effective June 16, 2026.…
Apr 28, 2026
April-May 2026
From Provost Schwab
Dear Colleagues,
With final exam week and commencement in sight, my message is simple: thank you. Commencement reminds us why our work matters—students crossing the stage, families and friends cheering,…
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