Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —

Today, the University of Illinois System announced it will require that all students receive a COVID-19 vaccination if they plan to be on campus for the Fall 2021 semester.

6.16.21

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff —

For the past 15 months, our UIS family has been committed to adhering to our United in Safety guidelines to prioritize health and safety. I appreciate how seriously each of you has taken these directives.

06.14.21

Happy Monday, UIS!

Today, Illinois enters the “Bridge to Phase 5” of the Restore Illinois plan, which further relaxes COVID-19 restrictions. This is a welcome development indicative of important progress in our pandemic journey.

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