Ray Rodriguez Joins UIS as Senior Director of Access and Equity, Title IX Coordinator
Ray Rodriguez, MPH, NBC-HWC, started as the Senior Director of Access and Equity and as the Title IX Coordinator for UIS on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Rodriguez brings nearly four decades of leadership experience in higher education, specializing in diversity, equity, reproductive health, violence prevention, ethics, inclusion and federal compliance.
UIS Men’s Golf Set for Blueboy Invite in Springfield
The Illinois Springfield men's golf team is set to compete in the Illinois College Blueboy Invite this Thursday and Friday at The Rail Golf Course in Springfield.
This marks the Prairie Stars' first competition close to home this season. UIS will field a balanced lineup of veteran leadership and emerging talent as it wraps up regular season play. Thursday's opening round will begin with a noon shotgun start, and Friday's final round will tee off at 9:00 a.m.
Women’s Tennis Jumps Into GLVC Play with Two Weekend Matches
The UIS women's tennis team begins its five-match GLVC slate this weekend, starting with Missouri-St. Louis on Friday in St. Louis. The Prairie Stars will then face Maryville on Saturday, with both matches scheduled for 11:00 a.m.
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