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.