University of Illinois Springfield Athletics

Emily Tully joined the University of Illinois Springfield Athletics staff in September 2025 as a development assistant. In her role, she supports fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, and special events in partnership with both the athletics department and the Division of Advancement.

A former Prairie Star student-athlete, Tully was a four-year member of the UIS women’s soccer team. She brings firsthand experience as a student-athlete to her work, helping strengthen relationships with supporters and advancing opportunities for current and future Prairie Stars.