Hannah Nicolaisen, who graduated from the University of Illinois Springfield in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, has finished in the Top 20 on American Idol. At UIS, she played on the Prairie Stars volleyball team from 2019-2021.

Director of Composition, Associate Professor of English

Where did you go for your undergraduate education?

The University of Windsor in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Where did you go for your graduate education?

My MA was also at U of W. Ph.D. was at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.

What was your major(s)?

Students, faculty and staff:

4.20.23

Dear UIS Faculty and Staff –

Please remember to encourage students to take the UIS Commencement Survey by April 28. Our students' voices are critically important to help us make an informed decision about the future location of commencement and other details that go into making this a special day for our graduates.

Dear students, faculty, and staff,

We want to inform you that the restrooms in Tower 3, including all floors, are currently out of service due to a critical plumbing repair. We estimate that this repair will take a few days to complete. 

In the meantime, please utilize the restroom facilities located in Towers 1 and 2. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. 

Thank you. 

Facilities and Services