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

Ethan Bowers baserunning
Mar 29, 2025
UIS Baseball Opens Series with Dominant Wins Over Lincoln
The UIS baseball team secured two convincing victories over the Lincoln Blue Tigers on Friday, winning 24-8 in a run-rule shortened seven-inning game and 13-6…
Noah Tegeler on starting line of race
Mar 29, 2025
UIS Men’s Track Kicks Off Outdoor Season at WashU
The UIS men's track and field team opened its season on Thursday night and Friday at the WashU Distance Carnival in St. Louis, with season openers in long…
Jake Uber pitching
Mar 27, 2025
UIS Baseball Hosts Lincoln in GLVC Series This Weekend
The University of Illinois Springfield baseball team returns home this weekend for a Great Lakes Valley Conference series against Lincoln (Mo.), a newcomer to…
Ella Brinkley playing third base
Mar 27, 2025
Ella Brinkley Appears on NFCA DII Player of the Year Watchlist
Ella Brinkley, the senior third baseman for the UIS softball team, has earned a spot on the 2025 NFCA Division II Player of the Year watchlist. A total of 116…
Shortstop Rosie Bartletti
Mar 27, 2025
UIS Softball Set to Face UMSL on Friday, Lincoln on Sunday
The UIS softball team will continue Great Lakes Valley Conference action this weekend with a pair of doubleheaders. The Prairie Stars will travel to St. Louis…
Promising Prairie Star Recognition Program. UIS Athletics logo
Mar 27, 2025
Four Former UIS Athletes Honored in Inaugural Promising Prairie Stars Class
The University of Illinois Springfield has announced the inaugural class of the Promising Prairie Star Recognition Program, which celebrates young alumni under…
Max Kunnert
Mar 26, 2025
Kunnert and Esker Selected to CSC Academic All-District Team
UIS men's basketball seniors Max Kunnert and Isaiah Esker have been named to the 2024-25 Academic All-District Team, selected by College Sports Communicators…
Ryan jones racing to finish line
Mar 26, 2025
UIS Men's Track & Field to Open Outdoor Season with Full Weekend Slate
The UIS men's track and field team will begin its outdoor season at the WashU Distance Carnival in St. Louis on Thursday and Friday before traveling to Decatur…