The UIS women's golf team was recognized among the nation's top academic programs, earning a place on the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-Scholar Team GPA Award list for the 2025-26 academic year.

The Prairie Stars posted a 3.77 team GPA and finished eighth among all NCAA Division II programs recognized by the WGCA. UIS was the highest-ranked program from the Great Lakes Valley Conference, with Rockhurst also appearing on the list at No. 21.

The WGCA All-Scholar Team GPA Award honors the women's collegiate golf programs with the highest team grade-point averages in each division. The organization recognizes the top 25 teams in NCAA Division I, II, and III, the top 10 teams in NAIA, and the top team in NJCAA competition.

UIS' placement among the top 10 Division II programs highlights the continued commitment to academic excellence within the women's golf program. The Prairie Stars' 3.77 GPA ranked among the best in the nation while also leading all GLVC institutions.

The WGCA annually announces its All-Scholar Team GPA Award recipients each summer, recognizing programs that excel both in competition and in the classroom.