Jalee Braner of Springfield admitted to UIS

Jalee Braner of Springfield, a senior at Lanphier High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall 2017 term.

At Lanphier High School, Braner is involved in cross country, track, choir, the Spirit Club and National Honor Society.

“I am choosing UIS because the professors are really excited about their students’ education and the campus has a family feel,” she said.

Following graduation from UIS, Braner would like to teach in the Springfield District 186 school system. At this moment, she has not chosen a major.

The University of Illinois Springfield is proud to be one of three universities in the world-class University of Illinois System. 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.