Kayleen Holly of Springfield admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Kayleen Holly of Springfield, a senior at Lanphier High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall 2018 term.

At Lanphier, she plays tennis and is part of the band and jazz band. She is also a member of the Drama Club. At UIS, she plans to major in social work.

“I'm choosing UIS because I think the courses and atmosphere are really great,” she said.

Following graduation from UIS, she plans to become a social worker.

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