UIS Athletics, in partnership with Jimmy John's at 219 S. 6th St. in Springfield, recognized eight student-athletes and one team during the 2024-25 academic year through the Jimmy John's Athlete of the Month awards and the Jimmy John's Academic Team of the Year honor. This marked the second year of the partnership and the continuation of the recognition program.
Jimmy John's Monthly Awards
September | Makenna Cox | Volleyball
The UIS athletic department has announced the hiring of Josh Edison as the new head coach of the Prairie Stars men's and women's golf programs. Edison, a Springfield native, steps into the role after previously serving as a volunteer assistant with the program.
The Illinois Springfield men's and women's tennis teams have been recognized with academic honors from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) for the 2024-25 academic year.
Both programs earned ITA All-Academic Team status. The women's team posted an impressive 3.89 GPA, while the men's team recorded a 3.64 GPA. To qualify for the award, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
The Illinois Springfield cross country and track & field program has finalized its roster for the 2025-26 season. Ten newcomers have joined the Prairie Stars, including three women and seven men.
The UIS volleyball program has once again been recognized for its excellence in the classroom, earning the 2025 AVCA Team Academic Award.
Presented by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), the award honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams that maintained a year-long team GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. This year, a record-breaking 1,450 programs nationwide earned the distinction.
The UIS men's and women's track and field teams have both been named USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams, recognizing their outstanding achievements in the classroom during the 2024–25 academic year.
llinois Springfield head volleyball coach Kamille Jones has announced her resignation after four seasons as the leader of the Prairie Stars. She has accepted the head coaching position at Chicago State University.
The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team has been recognized for academic excellence by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), with five student-athletes named to the 2024-25 NABC Honors Court and the program earning a Team Academic Excellence Award.
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