Ben Benoit Named GLVC Pitcher of the Week
Illinois Springfield's Ben Benoit has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Pitcher of the Week after a dominant showing in Thursday's win over Rockhurst.
Benoit was in control from start to finish, tossing a complete game and giving up just four hits and one earned run over seven innings. He struck out five and walked only two, leading the Prairie Stars to a 5-1 victory.
Message from President Killeen: Gift Days 2025
To faculty and staff across the University of Illinois System:
We are delighted to announce that we will once again be granting three gift days to employees eligible for leave benefits in the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year. These gift days will be Wednesday, Dec. 24; Tuesday, Dec. 30; and Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Ravneet Chhokar named the UIS Employee of the Month for April 2025
Ravneet Chhokar, director of environmental compliance and safety in Facilities and Services, has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for April 2025.
“Ravneet’s cheerful and friendly attitude, along with her positive outlook, has been truly infectious throughout the unit. Her upbeat demeanor creates a welcoming environment and her respect for others shines through in every interaction,” her nominator said.
This Week in UIS Athletics | April 21–27
Spring sports are heading into the home stretch, and the Prairie Stars are competing across the Midwest with postseason implications and key matchups ahead.
Men's Golf – Concludes the GLVC Championship in Bolivar, Mo.
Women's Golf – Travels to Coal Valley, Ill., for the GLVC Championship
Tennis – Hosts Indianapolis and McKendree in the final conference matches of the season
Baseball – Heads to Bolivar, Mo., for a weekend series at Southwest Baptist
