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UIS update a message to faculty and staff from chancellor gooch

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Jul 02, 2026
My First Generation College Student Experience
Being a first-generation student—a student whose parents or guardians have not graduated from a four-year college or university—can feel intimidating at first…
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Jul 01, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: 2026-27 Merit-Based Salary Program
7.1.26 Dear Faculty & Staff — Following President Killeen’s June 18 announcement, this message confirms the 2% merit-based salary program for…
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Jun 18, 2026
Alumni Feature: Kelsey Hall
Kelsey Hall earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois Springfield in 2021. She went on to physician assistant school,…
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Jun 08, 2026
UIS Update 6.8.26
6.8.26 Dear UIS Community: The UIS Update newsletter will now be issued by the Department of Strategic Communication. The newsletter will move to a…
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Jun 02, 2026
Message from the Chancellor: Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Announcement
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…
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May 29, 2026
Campus Announcements Ended May 29
Campus Announcements ended on Friday, May 29, at 8:59 a.m. Submissions are no longer being accepted. As this channel has now phased out, campus units…
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May 28, 2026
Should You Live on Campus or Commute? Pros and Cons for College Students
Should you commute or live on campus? It’s a good question, but only you know the answer. You'll want to be thoughtful about…
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May 21, 2026
Alumni Feature: Christopher Stevens
Christopher Stevens earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Illinois Springfield in 2021 after transferring from the University of…