UIS Prairie Stars

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As Prairie Stars, we enjoy every day; mindful that we are here to learn, work, play and win. We challenge ourselves and draw strength from each other in a sustained effort to become champions in the classroom and competition. We actively collaborate with our campus and community through the sharing of expertise and resources in advancing strategic partnerships that benefit the larger community. We hold ourselves and others to the highest standard of civility, dignity and compassion while embracing the principles of equality and inclusion.

Campus Recreation

The Department of Campus Recreation provides recreational and wellness opportunities to enrich the lives of our students and the UIS community. We are also an Institutional Member of the NIRSA Leaders in Collegiate Recreation.

The UIS campus sports multiple indoor and outdoor facilities:

  • The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC)
  • Cricket Field
  • Challenge Course
  • Disc Golf Course
  • Kiwanis Stadium Basketball Court
  • REC Park
  • South Fields
  • Sport Club Field
  • Student Life Build Gymnasium
  • Tennis Courts

Sport Clubs

Campus Recreation oversees all Sport Club operations on campus by providing guidance and financial assistance. Below is a current list of available sport clubs.

Intramurals

Intramural sports are structured individual, dual and team sport competitive activities scheduled for Rec Members with a valid UIS I-card. Campus Recreation utilizes IMLeagues to manage its Intramural Program.

Fitness & Wellness

The state-of-the-art Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) is a 72,000 square-foot facility managed by the Department of Campus Recreation and houses the offices of UIS Intercollegiate Athletics.  TRAC boasts a 23,000 square-foot arena available for multiple indoor sports, three fitness areas, a Multi-Purpose Room and two racquetball/squash courts. TRAC also serves as the home of UIS Men’s and Women’s Basketball and UIS Women’s Volleyball.

To help promote health and fitness, Campus Recreation offers personal training, fitness assessments, group fitness and a campus-wide wellness initiative that promotes wellness in all aspects of life.

students canoeing

Outdoor Adventures

Campus Recreation developed an Outdoor Adventure program to provide an enjoyable, challenging, meaningful and educational experience that will allow individuals and groups to learn the skills necessary for survival and safety in the outdoors as well as develop an appreciation for the environment. Outdoor Adventure trips are led by experienced trip leaders and are open to students and recreation members.


Events

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UIS Women's Soccer vs Greenville
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UIS Women's Soccer at Millikin
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UIS Baseball at IndianapolisStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uindy/
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UIS Softball at IndianapolisStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uindy/
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UIS Softball at IndianapolisStreaming Video: https://www.glvcsn.com/uindy/
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UIS Women's Track & Field GLVC Outdoor Championships

News

Maria Garcia Gama playing tennis in blue UIS uniform
Abr 05, 2026
UIS Women's Tennis Falls 5-2 at Missouri Baptist
The UIS women's tennis team fell 5-2 in a road match at Missouri Baptist on Saturday night. Missouri Baptist secured the doubles point with wins at No. 1 and...
Ema Norma Bordean celebrating a tennis point
Abr 04, 2026
UIS Women's Tennis Wins 5-2 Over Quincy
The UIS women's tennis team picked up a 5-2 victory against Quincy at home on Friday afternoon. UIS started strong, sweeping all three doubles matches to take...
Lin En Tan playing tennis
Abr 04, 2026
UIS Men’s Tennis Edges Quincy 4-3
The UIS men's tennis team earned a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Quincy on Friday afternoon. UIS started strong by taking the doubles point, highlighted by wins...
Sacha Lamraski preparing to make a putt in golf
Abr 04, 2026
UIS Men's Golf Heads to Indiana for Ken Partridge Invitational
The UIS men's golf team returns to action Sunday and Monday at the Ken Partridge Invitational in Noblesville, Indiana. Hosted by UIndy, the event will be an...
Isaac Graf  pitching in gold UIS uniform
Abr 04, 2026
Prairie Stars Take Series Finale from Truman State, 7-5
The No. 17-ranked UIS baseball team (24-8, 13-2) secured a 7-5 victory over Truman State (9-23, 3-16) on Saturday, thanks to a pair of home runs and a three-...
Austin Loberger pitching in white UIS uniform
Abr 04, 2026
UIS Baseball Secures Two Victories Against Truman State on Friday
After dropping the series opener at Truman State on Thursday, the UIS baseball team bounced back by winning both games of Friday's doubleheader. The Prairie...