King Officially Named Head Coach of UIS Cross Country and Track & Field
UIS Athletics has officially named Emmons King the head coach of the Prairie Stars cross country and track & field program, removing the interim title he has held since fall 2022. King joined the UIS coaching staff as an assistant in 2021 and has led the program as interim head coach for the past three years.
During that time, the men's cross country team continued its run of top-four finishes at the GLVC Championships, and the women's team returned to the top four in fall 2024.
Summer 2025 Semester Launch Info for Faculty
Summer 2025 Start Dates
8-week & first-half courses will be published and made available for students on Monday, June 2nd at 12:01 a.m.A resource page on copying your Canvas content is available.
UIS Performing Arts Center is Closed for Renovation—Be Part of Our Transformation!
The UIS Performing Arts Center venues are temporarily closed!
While our performance venues are closed for 15 months due to a major campus plumbing infrastructure update, our ticket and administrative offices remain open.
Our stages may be dark, but the UIS Performing Arts Center is still active behind the scenes. We're continuing our educational and community outreach programming—and working hard to refresh Sangamon Auditorium to enhance your future patron experience.
Submit Your Homecoming Event Proposal – “Written In The Stars"
Calling all faculty, staff, and students! Help shape an unforgettable Homecoming Week at UIS, happening September 14–20, by submitting your event proposal aligned with this year’s theme: “Written in the Stars.”
By contributing a program idea, you’re helping to create a dynamic and inclusive celebration that reflects the spirit of our campus community.
Chris Rodriguez Hired as Head Coach of UIS Baseball
The Illinois Springfield athletic department has announced the hiring of Chris Rodriguez as the head coach of the Prairie Stars baseball program. Rodriguez's appointment marks a new chapter for the program, shaped by his focus on player development and competitive success.
