Taliah Phillips of Springfield admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Taliah Phillips of Springfield, a recent graduate of Springfield Southeast High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for the fall 2018 term.

At Springfield Southeast High School, Phillips participated in track and field and cross-country.

“I’m choosing UIS because it’s a good environment for me,” she said.

“UIS is the place where I feel like I can find myself and become independent and achieve my goals.”

Phillips plans to major in chemistry with a pre-med track and hopes to pursue a career as a nurse upon graduation.

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.