Leigha Watkins of Quincy admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield

Leigha Watkins of Quincy, a senior at Quincy Senior High School, has been admitted to the University of Illinois Springfield for Fall Semester 2019 classes. She plans to major in psychology.

At Quincy High, she is a member of the choir.

“I am choosing UIS because it’s close to home and has great opportunities,” she said.

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.