Lots of family are graduating together today! Twin sisters Amanda and Kayla Meyer (who played UIS Women's Soccer together) graduated together, along with father and daughter Thomas and Kylie Herman of Taylorville. #UISedu #UIS21

Hired! Recent bachelor’s in environmental studies graduate Tyler Pasley graduated with a job. He’s working as a research technician at the Kaskaskia Biological Station in Sullivan, Illinois.

UIS Athletics set a department record with a 3.52 GPA this past spring. Other highlights: - Each team had a GPA above 3.30 - 87.8% of the UIS athletes had a 3.00 or better - Women's UIS Tennis had a 3.965 team GPA Complete Story: bit.ly/2TRUK7r #ProtectThePrairie

#UISedu is excited to welcome 200+ First-Year students and family members to our June Orientation! #YES2UIS ➡️Schedules for Students and Parents are available here: uis.edu/orientation/gu…

JUST ANNOUNCED: The University of Illinois System will require that all #UISedu students receive a COVID-19 vaccination if they plan to be on campus for fall semester 2021. ➡️ Read More: buff.ly/3xB3ddy

A record 14 UIS sports programs earned the GLVC Team Academic All-Conference award for the 2020-21 school year. The women's UIS Tennis team collected the highest GPA in the conference with a 3.94 mark. Complete Story: bit.ly/35DpOdH #ProtectThePrairie

The winners of the GLVC Academic All-Conference award have been announced. A record 165 UIS athletes earned 189 of these honors. Nine UIS sports programs either set or tied their respective records for most honorees. Complete Story: bit.ly/3j2z1UH #ProtectThePrairie

2️⃣8️⃣ UIS student-athletes earned the GLVC Brother James Gaffney award for having a perfect 4.00 GPA this past school year. UIS XC & Track Tyler Pasley and UIS Men's Soccer Dan Mahony each won the award for the fourth time. Complete Story: bit.ly/35HWQcm #ProtectThePrairie

The #UISedu Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2021 has been released! Is your name on the list? ➡️ View the Full List: buff.ly/3zPWVc9

1️⃣7️⃣ Prairie Stars earned the GLVC Council of President's Academic Excellence Award. The honor goes to players who completed their careers with a 3.50+ GPA. UIS XC & Track Tyler Pasley was included in the small group that graduated with a 4.00. Complete Story: bit.ly/3wQMgMr

The GLVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year for men's tennis comes from UIS Tennis as Menno Servaes collects the award. He is the second Prairie Star all-time to win a GLVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year honor. Complete Story: bit.ly/2T4oDkz #ProtectThePrairie

#UISedu is saddened to learn of the death of legendary head men’s soccer coach Aydin Gonulsen. He amassed around 400 career victories and took SSU to three national championships in 1986, 88 & 1993. ➡️ More: buff.ly/3hJ9hdx ➡️ Share Memories: buff.ly/3xmXjgx

#UISedu senior biochemistry major and UIS Men's Soccer player Rory Carlson says he got vaccinated "because I wanted to be a part of putting an end to the COVID-19 pandemic." ➡️ Get your COVID-19 vaccination: buff.ly/3xNF9VG

Hired! Recent bachelor's in biochemistry graduate Jennifer Queller graduated with a job lined up. She's working as a laboratory scientist at the SHEILD Illinois lab in Springfield. ➡️ Say #YesToUIS! Apply here: buff.ly/2GUsAPh

Hired! Recent master’s in communication graduate Lexi Yoggerst got a job. She’s working as a marketing specialist at Prairie Heart Center in Springfield. ➡️ Say #YesToUIS! Apply here: buff.ly/2GUsAPh

Hired! Recent bachelor’s in finance and economics graduate Jaime Kreisler got a job. He’s working as a securities lending analyst for JP Morgan in Columbus, Ohio. ➡️ Say #YesToUIS! Apply here: buff.ly/2GUsAPh

UIS announced today that Laura Liesman will be its new Director of Athletics. Laura has been the AD at NCAA DII Georgian Court for the last 18 years, and has helped that program become one of the top in the CACC. Complete Story: bit.ly/3fZqq2D #WelcomeToThePrairie

From the field to the Capital ✨ So proud of our alum Calla Wick and wishing her all the best on her first day as an intern for Hon. Rodney Davis

The #UISedu 2022-2023 Institutional Scholarship Application is now open! #FinancialAidFriday ➡️Apply Today: uisapp-s.uis.edu/scholarship

Leadership lived: Exercise science major Amanda McConnell chose #UISedu “because the small community allows for connection with professors and other students.” She plays on the UIS Volleyball team where she feels encouraged to grow. ➡️ Read More: buff.ly/3H60Wwz