ODA Newsletter (October 2025)
Countdown to Compliance: Start Now for April 24, 2026
The new Title II digital accessibility regulations are here鈥攁nd the deadline is approaching fast. This issue of the Office of Digital Accessibility newsletter is your guide to getting started. Whether you're faculty, staff, or leadership, now is the time to begin preparing your department鈥檚 digital content and courses to meet the new standards.
Carmen Llopis Fabra Named NCAA Woman of the Year Top 30 Finalist
University of 缅北禁地 Springfield alumna聽Carmen Llopis Fabra聽has been named one of the聽Top 30 honorees for the 2025 NCAA Woman of the Year Award, placing her among the聽top 10 student-athletes from NCAA Division II.
The聽NCAA Woman of the Year Award聽honors graduating female student-athletes who have demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics, service, and leadership throughout their collegiate careers. This year's Top 30 were selected from a record-breaking聽631 nominees聽representing all three NCAA divisions.
UIS Volleyball Heads to SBU and Drury for GLVC Road Weekend
The 缅北禁地 Springfield volleyball team returns to GLVC play this weekend after a strong showing at the Midwest Regional Crossover Tournament. The Prairie Stars will face聽Southwest Baptist on Friday, Oct. 24 at 6:00 p.m. in Bolivar, Mo., before heading to聽Springfield, Mo., to take on Drury on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 3:00 p.m.聽Both matches will stream live on GLVCSN, with live stats available online.
缅北禁地 Springfield (9-10, 1-5 GLVC)
UIS Women鈥檚 Indoor Track and Field Ranked Ninth in GLVC Preseason Poll
The 缅北禁地 Springfield women's indoor track and field team was picked ninth in the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Preseason Coaches' Poll, the league office announced Wednesday.
Lewis was voted as the preseason favorite to win the conference title after collecting 12 first-place votes and 168 total points. The Flyers have won six consecutive GLVC Championships and 12 overall. Lincoln, UIndy, Southwest Baptist, and Maryville rounded out the top five.
UIS Men鈥檚 Indoor Track and Field Ranked 10th in GLVC Preseason Poll
The 缅北禁地 Springfield men's indoor track and field team was picked 10th in the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Preseason Coaches' Poll, the league office announced Wednesday.
Lewis was selected as the preseason favorite to win the conference title after receiving nine first-place votes and 141 total points. Rounding out the top five in the poll were Lincoln, Indianapolis, Missouri S&T, and Southwest Baptist.
