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Junior distance runner Madelyn Miller closed out her weekend at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday afternoon, competing in the women's 5,000-meter final and capping a historic year. Originally scheduled for 8:05 p.m. Mountain Time, the race was moved up to 3:55 p.m. due to anticipated severe weather in the Pueblo area. The entire day's schedule was shifted forward in an effort to ensure a safe and uninterrupted conclusion to the championships. Race Recap

The University of Illinois Springfield athletic department has achieved a GPA above 3.50 for the third consecutive semester, continuing a strong tradition of academic success among Prairie Stars student-athletes. In spring 2025, 238 student-athletes combined for a 3.55 GPA. Every team posted a GPA of 3.25 or higher, with 70% of programs surpassing the 3.50 mark and 35% reaching 3.80 or better.

Madelyn Miller made her outdoor national championship debut Thursday night at the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships. Race Recap Miller completed the 10,000-meter race in 38:01 at the CSU ThunderBowl in Pueblo, Colorado, located around 5,000 feet above sea level. Racing at altitude was a first for Miller and several others in the field.

The UIS Athletic Department proudly recognizes members of the Class of 2025 who are affiliated with Prairie Stars Athletics. This year's group includes seniors and graduate students who exhausted their athletic eligibility, former student-athletes who returned to complete their academic journey at UIS, individuals who will remain on campus to pursue further education while continuing to compete, and assistant coaches from multiple programs.