Hometown: Elburn, Illinois
Major: Exercise Science
Future Plans: Obtain a master's degree in athletic training

Hometown: Waukegan, Illinois
Major: Criminal Justice
Future Plans: Graduate school or join the criminal justice field

Hometown: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Major: Pre-nursing
Future Plans: Become a nurse

Jazmin Santiago enjoys the University of Illinois Springfield because of the small class sizes and the nursing program. Santiago works at the Diversity Center for Hispanic/Latinx Outreach and is a member of the Necessary Steps Program. She chose UIS because of the Diversity Center, the Necessary Steps Peer Mentoring Program, and the integrated nursing program with UIC. Following graduation, she plans to become a nurse.  

Leadership is lived at UIS. Every Day. 

Hometown: Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Major: Master's in Legal Studies
Future Plans: Attend medical school

Hometown: Crete, Illinois
Major: Legal Studies
Future Plans: Law School

Hometown: Homewood, Illinois
Major: Political Science & Legal Studies
Future Plans: Attend Law school

Hometown: Springfield, Illinois
Major: Communication

Jack Buerkett chose the University of Illinois Springfield in order to earn a University of Illinois degree on a smaller campus. Buerkett is the president of Campus Movement, a Christian ministry group that hosts fun events through the year, and a resident assistant for UIS Residence Life. When asked what he likes most about UIS he said being a part of Campus Movement and seeing its impact on students.

Leadership is lived at UIS. Every Day.

Welcome back as we start our new 2023-24 academic year!

Welcome Students:

Hometown: Lincoln, Illinois
Major: Criminology and Criminal Justice
Future Plans: Become a criminal profiler

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Major: Biology Pre-Med
Future Plans: Attend medical school