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!

Isaac Farhadian, a 2024 University of Illinois Springfield master’s in political science graduate, was honored on April 11, 2025, with the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award for the 2023-2024 academic year.

His thesis, advised by Professor Matthew Geras, analyzes the major determinants of support for capital sentencing among high school seniors. Examining the perspectives of high school seniors on controversial issues holds significance, as they represent the future electorate.

University of Illinois Springfield students earned awards and were elected to offices at the Model Illinois Government (MIG) simulation, held Feb. 28-March 2 at the Illinois State Capitol.

Aisha Katsina Isa, a University of Illinois Springfield student pursuing a master’s degree in public health, was honored with the Emerging Public Health Leader Award at the Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) 83rd Annual Meeting and Conference on Nov. 19, 2024.

Connor Krater, a 2023 University of Illinois Springfield master’s in history graduate, was honored on April 12, 2024, with the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award for the 2022-2023 academic year.

The University of Illinois Springfield’s master’s degree in public health (MPH) has received accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). This is the first time in the 32-year history of the program that it has received national accreditation.

There’s still time to register for Fall 2023 Graduate School Week, which is Sept. 25-29!

If you would like to host a webinar, please complete this form by Tuesday, Sept. 5. At this point, the Grad Week Planning Committee does not need specific details about your webinar. A simple date/time selection will allow UIS Marketing to strategize.

University of Illinois Springfield Associate Professor of Management, Marketing and Operations Sudeep Sharma recently completed a research trip to Italy, where he shared his expertise in conflict management and negotiation with faculty and doctoral students at the University of Trento. This collaborative venture, which took place June 16-30, 2023, has opened up new avenues for research in the field of negotiation studies.