University of Illinois Springfield

University of Illinois Springfield News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

The University of Illinois Springfield empowers students through personalized learning and leadership development and is ranked the top public regional university in Illinois for a seventh year in the 2026 U.S. University of Illinois Springfield, one of three universities in the world-class U of I system, is known for educating public servants and leaders.

Future soccer stars are hitting the field at this week! ⚽The UIS Women's Soccer Youth Camp is giving boys and girls ag...
06/18/2026

Future soccer stars are hitting the field at this week! ⚽

The UIS Women's Soccer Youth Camp is giving boys and girls ages 5-13 the chance to build their skills, learn from UIS coaches and student-athletes, and grow their love of the game through technical training, small-group instruction and fun small-sided games.

➡️ Learn more about UIS Athletics summer camps: uisprairiestarscamps.com

06/17/2026

Meet Wykeviona Drummer-Smith, a criminal justice major from Decatur, Illinois. She chose for its close-knit community, smaller campus and strong criminal justice program.

As a member of the Black Student Union executive board, she’s found opportunities to get involved, build connections and make UIS her home away from home.

➡️ Say and apply today: uis.edu/apply

The Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2026 has been released! Do you know someone on the list?➡️ View the full list: go....
06/16/2026

The Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2026 has been released! Do you know someone on the list?

➡️ View the full list: go.uis.edu/Spring26Deans

A group of 10 students from Chicago's Noble Schools are spending the week at for a Civic Leadership Camp focused on de...
06/15/2026

A group of 10 students from Chicago's Noble Schools are spending the week at for a Civic Leadership Camp focused on developing the next generation of leaders. 🌟

Today, students are challenging themselves on the UIS Challenge Course, building teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills while stepping outside their comfort zones.

Later this week, they'll visit the Illinois State Capitol and Springfield City Hall to meet with public officials and learn how civic engagement can create positive change in their communities.

Hired! Middle grades education major John Tanner graduated with a job. He’ll be working as a seventh and eighth-grade so...
06/15/2026

Hired! Middle grades education major John Tanner graduated with a job. He’ll be working as a seventh and eighth-grade social studies teacher for North Greene Unit District 3 in White Hall, Illinois.

➡️Say ! Apply today at uis.edu/apply

06/12/2026

UIS Emergency Alert: Severe weather approaching UIS. Seek shelter now.

🚨 This event is sold out. 🚨Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and creator of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, is co...
06/11/2026

🚨 This event is sold out. 🚨

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and creator of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, is coming to Springfield as part of the Juneteenth Lecture Series.

The free public event, titled "Free-ish: Juneteenth and the Long Legacy of 1619," will explore the enduring legacy of slavery in America and the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equity. It's sponsored by the UIS Center for Lincoln Studies.

📅 Monday, June 15 | 6:30 p.m.
📍 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

A ticket is required. Reserve yours at go.uis.edu/Juneteenth2026.

06/10/2026

Meet Erica Thomas, a communication major from Springfield, Illinois. She chose because it was affordable and close to family.

Now back at UIS for her master’s degree after earning her undergraduate degree, Erica says she’s proud to be part of such a welcoming community.

➡️ Say ! Apply today at uis.edu/apply

⚾ Baseball is holding a youth camp this week, giving young athletes from across the community the opportunity to sharp...
06/09/2026

⚾ Baseball is holding a youth camp this week, giving young athletes from across the community the opportunity to sharpen their skills and learn from UIS coaches and players.

Campers are building strong fundamentals in hitting, fielding, base running and throwing while having fun on the field.

➡️ Learn more about UIS Athletics summer camps: uisprairiestarscamps.com

Hired! History major Mikayla Rodgers graduated with a job. She’s working as a park guide for the National Park Service i...
06/08/2026

Hired! History major Mikayla Rodgers graduated with a job. She’s working as a park guide for the National Park Service in Springfield, Illinois.

➡️Say ! Apply today at uis.edu/apply

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