UIS is represented in a new HBO Max competition series

He wasn't the star, but Jacob Friefeld did have a pivotal role on HBO Max's "Back to the Frontier."

By Will Stevenson August 7, 2025 7:28 am

Capitol City NowWill StevensonJacob Friefeld of UIS was on "Back to the Frontier"

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – An official with University of Illinois Springfield ended up being an on-camera consultant for a series on HBO Max and the Magnolia Network that tries to see if three modern-day families can live like families did in the 1880’s. Jacob Friefeld talks about “Back to the Frontier” with Will Stevenson on the WTAX Morning Newswatch.