UIS Homecoming 2025 Alumni and Community Events

The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield Alumni Association hopes you'll join us for several fun events planned for homecoming. It's a great time to come back to campus and remember your time as Prairie Star! 


Friday, Sept. 19

students gathered for activities by the Student Union

Pep Rally Block Party

3 p.m. - South of the Student Union

Live music and food available for purchase

A group of four men's soccer players smiling and pointing.

Prairie Star Soccer at Kiwanis Stadium

5 p.m. - Women's Soccer vs. Quincy

7:30 p.m. - Men's Soccer vs. Quincy

a person looks through a telescope with other people waiting to do the same

Friday Night Star Party

8 p.m. - Brookens Library Roof

The UIS Astronomy-Physics program will host in-person Friday Night Star Party at the UIS Campus Observatory.

Star Parties are free and open for everyone. Walk-ups are encouraged and welcome.

Fireworks over the homecoming bonfire.

Homecoming Fireworks

9 p.m. South of TRAC

Join fellow alumni, faculty, staff and students for a post-game bonfire with fireworks following the Men's Soccer Game. This tradition is sure to ignite your nostalgia!

Saturday, Sept. 20

three runners passing by the colonnade

Prairie Stars 5K

8:30 a.m. outside TRAC

Come out and enjoy the 10th annual Prairie Stars 5K with a flat, easy run/walk through the UIS campus. Grab a friend or your dog to get a T-shirt and have a chance to win a door prize. Registration details will be announced at a future date.

A group of people sit at tables in the Student Union Ballroom.

Alumni Gala

5:30 p.m. Student Union Ballroom

A group of volleyball players cheer.

Volleyball at TRAC

6 p.m. - Women's Volleyball vs. Maryville

Additional events will be added at a later date.