The following story was published by The State Journal-Register on March 13, 2026.

The University of Illinois Springfield students earned the Outstanding Large Delegation award at the Model Illinois Government (MIG) simulation held March 5-8 at the Illinois State Capitol.

This marks the seventh time in the past 13 years that UIS has received the honor, according to a community announcement.

"I'm incredibly proud of our students," Ken Owen, MIG faculty advisor and associate professor of history, said in the announcement. "Students didn't just learn valuable lessons about how government operates. They also strengthened their preparation, public speaking, leadership and teamwork skills while supporting each other throughout the weekend."

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