Steven Cowles of Springfield admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Steven Cowles of Springfield, a senior at Lutheran High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall 2016 term.

At UIS, he will major in business administration and play on the Prairie Stars men’s soccer team. He played soccer and basketball in high school.

Following graduation from UIS, Cowles says he plans to work in politics or start his own business.

The University of Illinois Springfield is one of three campuses of the world-class University of Illinois. Over 5,000 students enroll each year at UIS seeking a U of I degree in the friendly learning environment of a smaller university. Located in the state capital, UIS has a special mission in public affairs and has produced thousands of leaders in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

For more information on the University of Illinois Springfield, contact the Office of Admissions at 888/977-4847 or go online at www.uis.edu/admissions.