Now that our first UIS Library Reading Challenge is officially over, let’s look at
some of our top stats of the semester. If you’re still looking for something to read
for the summer, we have some great book recommendations for you.
Reading Challenge Stats:
Christopher Stevens earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Illinois Springfield in 2021 after transferring from the University of Iowa. He stayed at UIS to earn his Master of Arts in Human Development Counseling in 2023.
Today, he works as a mental health counselor in Charlotte, North Carolina, helping people work through challenges and improve their well-being.
Two months down! We’re up past two hundred submissions, and we have some new
recommendations from our participants if you are running thin on ideas. Here are some of the
books that were submitted in the past month.
Official UIS News
UIS announces 2026 class of Promising Prairie Stars
The University of Illinois Springfield has released the names of the 2026 class of the Promising Prairie Star Recognition Program. This program, established by the Young Alumni Committee, honors outstanding graduates under the age of 40 or those who have graduated within the previous five years. The honorees are selected for their emerging and unique innovation, creativity and success in their chosen career or life's work.
Hometown: Mason City, IL
Current Location: Athens, IL
Hometown: Clarendon Hills, IL
Current Location: Washington DC
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
Current Location: Springfield, IL
Hometown: Bensenville, IL
Current Location: Chicago, IL
Hometown: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Current Location: St. Louis, MO
Hometown: Springfield, IL
Current Location: Jacksonville, IL