Two longtime supporters of Redbird Athletics are now making the largest single-gift commitment in Illinois State history. Athletics Director Larry Lyons called the gift “transformational.”
Alums make historic 8-figure gift commitment to Athletics
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Video: Students show off at Reggie Redbird tryouts
What’s it take to be part of Team Reggie Redbird? Just ask Ryan Bogar. The senior marketing major is the coordinator of Team Reggie, a student group that takes care of Reggie and his demanding schedule.
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Extra innings: Softball legend gives back with Redbirds
Bill Dickson means a lot to the Redbird softball team. He’s their volunteer assistant coach. Corner infielding expert. Scorekeeper on the bench. Rules interpreter. Candy supplier. Pregame dance partner.
New men’s basketball PA announcer takes the reins
With the departure of longtime public address (PA) announcer Steve Adams, men’s basketball fans have been hearing a new voice, one that may already be familiar to many local Redbirds.
Athletics mourns loss of two key contributors
The University community lost a pair of dedicated Redbird supporters and employees in the fall.
Alum’s family loses home in Washington tornado
Illinois State alum Sean Johnson’s family home was one of several hundred destroyed or damaged in Washington, Illinois, where one person also was killed in Sunday’s storms.
Alum’s book tells story of Illinois State’s Title IX trailblazers
There are lots of anecdotes in alumna Pat McKinzie-Lechault’s new book that show how far female athletes have come since the 1960s. But it’s the one about the strength of a woman’s heart that jumps off the page.
Q&A with new Voice of the Redbirds Mike Sondgeroth
STATEside caught up with Mike Sondgeroth ’85, who has succeeded Steve Adams as the public address announcer for Redbird Football.
New parking procedures for Redbird football
To ensure a smooth transition into the 2013 Redbird football season, the Illinois State Athletics Department wanted to inform fans of the new game day parking and tailgating changes that have taken place, due to the construction of the newly renovated Hancock Stadium.
