Provost Communications

International travel safety biennial communication

Dear UIC campus community, We write to remind all UIC faculty, staff and students about traveling safely and the need for preapproval for and reporting of university-authorized or sponsored international travel funded by…

Update: New learning management system for UIC

Dear students, faculty and staff, Earlier this year, we announced that UIC was investigating a new learning management system to enhance the experience of our community. Currently, UIC relies on Anthology’s Blackboard Original…

Faculty entrepreneurs, innovators: Apply for leadership program

Dear colleagues, Please consider applying for the 2025 Faculty Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, a highly selective program that empowers faculty innovators to develop ventures that translate research into real-world impact. The program brings together…

Reminder: Submit your course material adoptions

Dear faculty, Summer and fall 2025 course registrations are underway, and I encourage you to submit your course material adoptions as soon as possible to ensure our students are fully prepared for the…

Chancellor’s Student Success Initiative spring 2025 update

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to share important updates on the work being advanced through the Chancellor’s Student Success Initiative. The Chancellor’s Student Success Initiative was launched last fall with goals to increase…

Now offering free Kaplan test prep courses for UIC students

Dear UIC students, faculty and staff, We are incredibly proud of our students’ drive and ambition at the University of Illinois Chicago. Many are planning their next steps, whether pursuing graduate school, obtaining…

Reminder: Call for 2025-26 faculty awards nominations

Dear UIC faculty,  As a reminder, the deadline for several 2025-26 faculty awards nominations is Friday, Feb. 21. Additional information can be found on the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs’ Internal Awards…