Jess Wilkin is graduating with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology after a 15-year journey filled with real life鈥攎arriage, raising children and caring for her parents after a serious car accident. With the flexibility of the University of 缅北禁地 Springfield's online programs, she was able to keep going. Her story is proof that it鈥檚 never too late to finish what you start.
Spring 2025
Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions you鈥檒l make. At the University of 缅北禁地 Springfield, students consistently say they鈥檝e found the perfect fit. Why? Because UIS offers more than just a degree. With personalized learning, a supportive and inclusive campus community, real-world experience and leadership opportunities that help you grow, UIS sets students up for success from day one.
But don鈥檛 just take our word for it. Hear directly from our students about why they love being a Prairie Star!
Fall 2024
Spring 2024
Fall 2023
Miriam Wallace, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of 缅北禁地 Springfield, has been elected to the executive council of the Modern Language Association (MLA). Wallace will serve a four-year term, concluding in 2029.
The University of 缅北禁地 Springfield is merging technology and academics by using the campus Esports Arena in a first-year seminar led by Professor Tena Helton. The course, ENG 113: Video Games and Gaming, utilizes video games to deepen students鈥� understanding of narrative structure and analysis.
Since developing the course in 2014, Helton has focused first on making the class accessible for all students, particularly when it comes to gaming equipment.
University of 缅北禁地 Springfield Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology Yona Stamatis is featured in , a short-form video that won a prestigious Mid-America Emmy Award on Oct. 26, 2024.