Madelyn Miller Wraps Up NCAA Championships with Gutsy 5K Performance
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.
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UIS Athletics Records 3.55 Department GPA in Spring 2025
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.
Miller Debuts at Outdoor National Championships
Madelyn Miller made her outdoor national championship debut Thursday night at the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships.
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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.
UIS Athletics Celebrates Class of 2025 Graduates
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.
Commencement 2025 Recap
The University of Illinois Springfield held its 54th annual Commencement ceremony in three parts on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Sangamon Auditorium. Out of the 1,587 UIS students who were eligible to graduate, 1,071 participated in the ceremony.
