UIS Athletics is proud to announce that 198 of its student-athletes have combined for a total of 227 Academic All-Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) awards for the 2025-26 academic year. This achievement underscores the dedication and hard work of UIS athletes both on the field and in the classroom, as the award recognizes active student-athletes who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher across two semesters. The recognition is part of the GLVC Academic Awards Week.
UIS head baseball coach Chris Rodriguez announced the promotion of Will Oberg to associate head coach. Oberg, who has played a key role in the team's offensive production and player development, was elevated after three seasons as an assistant coach.
Oberg has contributed to the program's success in player development and recruiting, including helping the Prairie Stars return to the NCAA postseason in 2026, their first appearance since his senior season as a player in 2023.
UIS Athletics is proud to announce that all 15 of its athletic programs competing in the GLVC have been awarded the Team Academic All-GLVC honor for the second consecutive year. This accolade is part of the annual GLVC Academic Awards Week and reflects the exceptional academic achievements of UIS student-athletes.
The UIS athletic department is pleased to announce the appointment of Kam Baker as an athletic trainer, effective June 2026. Baker joins UIS after working with club sports at the University of Michigan and will primarily support the Prairie Stars men's soccer, men's basketball, and cheerleading programs.
The UIS men's track & field team concluded its 2026 season in May, focusing heavily on their traditional strength in distance events. Throughout the indoor and outdoor seasons, UIS relied on standout performances from athletes like Matt Padilla and Isaac Cortes. The team's standout athletes excelled on some of the season's biggest stages, including the Bryan Clay Invitational and the GLVC Championships.
UIS senior golfer Elaine Grant has been named to the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) East All-Region Team, the organization announced Wednesday. The honor is the first All-Region selection of her career.
Three UIS baseball student-athletes were named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team. Tommy Atkinson, Corey Boyette, and Jesse Contreras earned the honor, while Atkinson and Boyette advanced to the CSC Academic All-America ballot.
The College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Teams featured six student-athletes from the UIS tennis program, with three representatives each from the men's and women's teams.
For the women's team, Cristina Mendoza Romero, Ema Norma Bordean, and Niamh Grogan earned recognition. Representing the men's team were Pablo Herrera, Lukas Pieringer, and Lin En Tan.
The UIS Men's Golf team concluded its 2025-26 season with an overall record of 45-48-1 against Division II opponents. Under the guidance of new head coach Josh Edison, the Prairie Stars demonstrated remarkable resilience and progress.
The 2026 Academic All-District Softball teams, selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC), recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Representing UIS on this year's list were Rosie Bartletti, Bailey Masching, Olivia DeLuca, Chloe Scroggins, and Calista Stahlhut.