UIS Prairie Stars

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As Prairie Stars, we enjoy every day; mindful that we are here to learn, work, play and win. We challenge ourselves and draw strength from each other in a sustained effort to become champions in the classroom and competition. We actively collaborate with our campus and community through the sharing of expertise and resources in advancing strategic partnerships that benefit the larger community. We hold ourselves and others to the highest standard of civility, dignity and compassion while embracing the principles of equality and inclusion.

Sport Clubs

Campus Recreation oversees all Sport Club operations on campus by providing guidance and financial assistance. Below is a current list of available sport clubs.

  • Volleyball
  • Esports

Intramurals

Intramural sports are structured individual, dual and team sport competitive activities scheduled for Rec Members with a valid UIS I-card. Campus Recreation utilizes IMLeagues to manage its Intramural Program.

Outdoor Adventures

Campus Recreation developed an Outdoor Adventure program to provide an enjoyable, challenging, meaningful and educational experience that will allow individuals and groups to learn the skills necessary for survival and safety in the outdoors as well as develop an appreciation for the environment. Outdoor Adventure trips are led by experienced trip leaders and are open to students and recreation members.

students canoeing

Events

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UIS Women's Cross Country Midwest Regional Championship
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UIS Women's Basketball at Wisconsin-ParksideTickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown-ticketing.aspx
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UIS Men's Basketball at Cedarville
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UIS Women's Basketball at Lewis
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UIS Men's Basketball at Lewis
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UIS Women's Basketball vs Indianapolis - EDUCATION DAYStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports…

News

Bella Hodges playing volleyball
Nov 05, 2025
UIS Volleyball Hosts Final Home Weekend, Senior Day Saturday
The Illinois Springfield volleyball team wraps up its home schedule this weekend with a pair of matches at TRAC. The Prairie Stars face Upper Iowa on Friday at…
Photo of food supplies for PBJ Springfield event
Nov 04, 2025
UIS Student-Athletes Make Over 1,000 Sandwiches on Civic Engagement Day
University of Illinois Springfield student-athletes came together to make a difference on Civic Engagement Day, assembling more than 1,000 peanut butter and…
Makenna Cox playing volleyball
Nov 04, 2025
Makenna Cox Named Jimmy John’s Athlete of the Month
UIS volleyball standout Makenna Cox has been named the Jimmy John's Athlete of the Month after a dominant stretch of performances that established her as one…
UIS-BOS Turkey Trot runners
Nov 04, 2025
Annual UIS-BOS Turkey Trot 5K Scheduled for Thanksgiving Morning
Registration is now open for the UIS-BOS Turkey Trot 5K on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025! Join us on the UIS campus for a fun-filled race to support the UIS Cross…
UIS men's soccer athletes in white UIS uniforms celebrate a goal
Nov 03, 2025
UIS Men's Soccer Secures 2-1 Victory Over Upper Iowa
The UIS men's soccer team (3-11-3, 2-10-2) secured a 2-1 victory over Upper Iowa (4-11-2, 3-9-2) on the road on Sunday, with the winning goal coming in the…
Anna Schurz, #6. Women's Homecoming soccer vs. SBU Friday, September 27, 2024.
Nov 02, 2025
UIS Women's Soccer Suffers Narrow Defeat in Season Finale
The UIS women's soccer team (5-9-3, 4-8-2 GLVC) fell to Upper Iowa (4-12-2, 2-11-1 GLVC) on Sunday, 1-0. Despite outshooting the Peacocks 13-7 and putting nine…
This Week in UIS Athletics, UIS Athletics logo, Navy background and gold accents
Nov 02, 2025
This Week in UIS Athletics | Nov. 3-9
It's the final home weekend of the volleyball season and regional championship weekend for UIS cross country. Stay tuned for updates and results throughout the…
Erica Sledge serving
Nov 01, 2025
Prairie Stars Push Quincy Before Falling in Four Sets
The Quincy Hawks (18-5, 7-2 GLVC) defeated the UIS Prairie Stars (11-11, 3-6 GLVC) in four sets on Saturday at TRAC, with scores of 25-20, 26-28, 25-18, and 25…