University of Illinois at Springfield
The University of Illinois at Springfield (also called UIS ) is a state university of the fine arts in Springfield , the capital of the US state of Illinois . 4855 students are currently studying here.
history
The college was founded in 1969 as Sangamon State University . It has been part of the University of Illinois since 1995 .
Sports
The UIS sports teams are the Prairie Stars . She is a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
Personalities
Professors
- Paul M. Simon - former Illinois Lieutenant Governor, member of the US House of Representatives
Graduates
- Bobby McFerrin - musician and vocal artist (without degree)
- Dana Perino - White House Press Secretary (2007-2009)
- Ward Churchill - ethnologist, political activist and writer
Web link
- University of Illinois at Springfield (English)
Coordinates: 39 ° 43 '44.2 " N , 89 ° 37' 3.3" W.