Pijus Petkevicius of Vilnius, Lithuania admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Pijus Petkevicius of Vilnius, Lithuania, a recent graduate of Vilnius Senvages Gymnasium, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall 2018 term.

At UIS, he will major in management and play on the UIS Prairie Stars men’s soccer team.

“I’m choosing UIS because it gives me an opportunity to do both of my favorite things in life: play soccer and learn about business,” he said.

Following graduation from UIS, he plans to play soccer professionally.

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.