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 LewisStreaming Video: https://glvcsn.com/uis/Tickets: https://uisprairiestars.com/tickets
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UIS Women's Basketball at Southwest Baptist
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UIS Men's Basketball at Southwest Baptist
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UIS Women's Basketball at McKendree
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UIS Men's Basketball at McKendree
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UIS Women's Basketball at Rockhurst

News

Anna Schurz, #6. Women's Homecoming soccer vs. SBU Friday, September 27, 2024.
Oct 02, 2025
Prairie Stars Women’s Soccer Returns to Kiwanis Stadium for Matches Against Drury, Missouri S&T
The Illinois Springfield women's soccer team returns to Kiwanis Stadium this weekend for a pair of GLVC contests. The Prairie Stars will host Drury on Friday…
Mahomet Doucoure playing soccer
Oct 02, 2025
Prairie Stars Men’s Soccer Hosts Drury and Missouri S&T at Kiwanis Stadium
The Illinois Springfield men's soccer team returns home this weekend for two GLVC matchups. The Prairie Stars face Drury on Friday at 7:30 p.m. before hosting…
Alexis Schwartz Serving
Oct 01, 2025
UIS Volleyball Prepares for Road Conference Weekend
The UIS volleyball team heads back into GLVC play on the road this weekend, traveling to St. Louis to face Missouri-St. Louis on Friday night at 6:00 p.m.…
Maddie Miller-Ross running cross country
Sep 30, 2025
Miller-Ross Named GLVC Runner of the Week
The Great Lakes Valley Conference announced Tuesday that Illinois Springfield senior Madelyn Miller-Ross has been named the GLVC/Athletic Solutions Women's…
UIS women's cross country team starts race
Sep 30, 2025
UIS Women’s Cross Country Climbs Into Regional Rankings
The Illinois Springfield women's cross country team has earned a spot in the NCAA Division II Midwest regional coaches' rankings, released Tuesday by the U.S.…
Peyton Woods playing golf
Sep 30, 2025
Prairie Stars Ninth After Two Rounds at Midwest Collegiate
The UIS men's golf team is tied for ninth place after the first two rounds of the Midwest Collegiate at Rock Hollow Golf Club in Peru, Ind. The 54-hole…
Julien Babineau golfing
Sep 30, 2025
Woods’ Five-Under Performance Anchors UIS at Midwest Collegiate
The Illinois Springfield men's golf team delivered a strong performance at the Midwest Collegiate, held Sept. 29-30 at Rock Hollow Golf Club in Peru, Ind. The…
UIS Chancellor Janet L. Gooch
Sep 29, 2025
UIS Chancellor Appointed to NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity and Impact
University of Illinois Springfield Chancellor Janet L. Gooch has been appointed to a four-year term on the NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity and Impact.…