The following story was reported by WAND-TV on March 25, 2025.

The University of Illinois Springfield has been named a Voter Friendly Campus for 2025-26 by the Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

“This designation reflects UIS’ continued commitment to civic engagement and empowering students to make their voices heard,” said Jill Hawkins, UIS Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center program director. “Our students are deeply engaged in issues that affect their communities and the nation, and it’s our responsibility to ensure they have the tools and support to participate in the democratic process.”