Jess Wilkin is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology after a 15-year journey filled with real life—marriage, raising children and caring for her parents after a serious car accident. With the flexibility of the University of Illinois Springfield's online programs, she was able to keep going. Her story is proof that it’s never too late to finish what you start.
Spring 2025
Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. At the University of Illinois Springfield, students consistently say they’ve found the perfect fit. Why? Because UIS offers more than just a degree. With personalized learning, a supportive and inclusive campus community, real-world experience and leadership opportunities that help you grow, UIS sets students up for success from day one.
But don’t just take our word for it. Hear directly from our students about why they love being a Prairie Star!
Fall 2024
Spring 2024
Fall 2023
Miriam Wallace, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Illinois Springfield, has been elected to the executive council of the Modern Language Association (MLA). Wallace will serve a four-year term, concluding in 2029.
The University of Illinois Springfield is merging technology and academics by using the campus Esports Arena in a first-year seminar led by Professor Tena Helton. The course, ENG 113: Video Games and Gaming, utilizes video games to deepen students’ understanding of narrative structure and analysis.
Since developing the course in 2014, Helton has focused first on making the class accessible for all students, particularly when it comes to gaming equipment.
University of Illinois Springfield Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology Yona Stamatis is featured in “Music of Hope”, a short-form video that won a prestigious Mid-America Emmy Award on Oct. 26, 2024.