Illinois talent chases history with nationally ranked UIS cross country team
The University of Illinois Springfield cross country program prides itself on local talent. All but one runner hails from the state of Illinois — most from downstate.
Those local connections would become extra meaningful this weekend if the entire men’s cross country team qualified for the NCAA Division II meet for the first time in school history.
Common App switch brings in more UIS applicants
Future college students can now apply to all Illinois’ public universities with just one application.
A simple check of a box will send applications to 900 schools throughout the state.
The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) joined the Common App in September before Governor Pritzker’s announced all public universities in Illinois would join the program.
Making the switch has already increased the number of freshmen applications the school has received, and more are expected.
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Muqaddam Oyetunji Ali
Hometown: Kishi, Oyo state, Nigeria
Undergraduate Institution and Major: Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah International Islamic University Malaysia, Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)
Graduate institution and Major: University Malaysia Perlis, Master of Accounting
