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 Men's Basketball vs William Jewell Streaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/tickets
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UIS Women's Basketball at Indianapolis
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UIS Men's Basketball at Indianapolis
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UIS Women's Basketball vs Maryville Streaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown…
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UIS Men's Basketball vs MaryvilleStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/tickets
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UIS Women's Basketball vs LewisStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/2024/4/19/hometown…

News

Mike Hermann's Notes From the Prairie
Nov 06, 2026
Notes from the Prairie
The eve of the college basketball season has arrived on the Prairie. I feel it with the chill in the air, the earlier arrival of darkness with the shift to…
UIS men's cross country runners take off from start line
Nov 06, 2026
UIS Men's Cross Country Set for Tight GLVC Championship Race
Illinois Springfield will compete for a GLVC championship Saturday morning when the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference Men's Cross Country Championship is held…
UIS Women's Cross Country running in a pack at home invitational
Nov 06, 2026
UIS Women’s Cross Country Returns to GLVC Championship Stage
UIS Women's Cross Country will look to build on the best GLVC Championship finish in program history when the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference Women's Cross…
UIS Volleyball players on court including Maddie Mendelblatt
Nov 05, 2026
UIS Volleyball Set for Final Home Weekend of 2026 Season
Illinois Springfield volleyball will close out the 2026 regular season at home this weekend, hosting Missouri S…
UIS-BOS Turkey Trot runners taking off from the starting line
Nov 05, 2026
Annual UIS-BOS Turkey Trot Set for Thanksgiving Morning
The UIS-BOS Turkey Trot returns Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 26, inviting students, families, friends and the Springfield community to kick off the holiday with…
Robin Lemke Bergseth sliding in a soccer game
Nov 04, 2026
Robin Lemke Bergseth Earns All-GLVC Third Team Honors
UIS men's soccer sophomore forward Robin Lemke Bergseth has been named to the All-GLVC Third Team for the 2026 season, as announced by the league office on…
Kayla Rice shooting a jumpshot
Nov 04, 2026
Rice's 30-Point Night Leads Prairie Stars to Exhibition Upset of Southern Illinois
Illinois Springfield Women's Basketball made a statement Tuesday night, knocking off Division I Southern Illinois 75-70 at Banterra Center in its final…
Riley Lloyd playing soccer in UIS blue
Nov 04, 2026
UIS Women's Soccer Earns Two All-GLVC Third Team Selections
The UIS women's soccer team had two student-athletes earn All-Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Third Team honors for the 2026 season, as announced by the…