Seven UIS golf student-athletes were named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District At-Large Team, with four members of the women's program and three members of the men's program receiving recognition. Senior golfer Elaine Grant advanced to the Academic All-America ballot and will be considered for national honors.

The 2025-26 academic year was one of achievement across the board and continued growth for UIS Athletics, with Prairie Stars teams collecting academic honors, milestone performances, and breakthrough seasons.

Senior standout Madelyn Miller-Ross capped off an extraordinary year by being named the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Scholar-Athlete of the Year for women's track & field, the conference office announced Friday morning.

The honor comes after Miller-Ross earned the same recognition in women's cross country in the fall, meaning she has swept the conference's Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards in both sports during the same academic year.