History beckons once more for Illinois State head softball coach Melinda Fischer, as she became the 18th NCAA Division I coach to reach 1,000 career victories in an 8-2 win over Northern Iowa at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
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Illinois State plays supporting role in new Poltergeist film
Illinois State University plays a key (and tough-to-spot) role in the remake of “Poltergeist” that opened this summer.
Bringing it to the field
While completing one of the most difficult, time-intensive undergraduate programs offered on campus, Lovgren met each and every obligation set forth by his major and his team. He pulled 12-, 13-, and 14-hour days without complaint. And he did so while transitioning between a professional, reserved academic setting to the grueling environment that is division I football.
Commencement: Your best tweets, posts, and photos
Throughout the weekend, our newest alumni and their families and friends were sharing celebratory photos, tweets, videos, and posts on social media, all using the official commencement hashtag #RedbirdProud.
Coach Spack’s plan and patience elevate Redbird football
Arriving at Illinois State in 2009, Brock Spack has transformed the Redbird program into a championship subdivision power that came tantalizingly close to its first national championship earlier this year in Frisco, Texas.
Redbird community mourns loss of baseball’s Dave Bergman
Former baseball All-American and 1980 Percy Family Illinois State Athletics Hall of Fame honoree Dave Bergman ’78 died in February at the age of 61.
Nursing alum hiking in Nepal when earthquake struck
An Illinois State nursing alum who was hiking in Nepal when Saturday’s earthquake struck has returned safely to the U.S., and she’s urging Americans to support relief efforts.
Time-lapse video: Illinois State’s spring commencement
With more than 3,500 graduates this spring, Illinois State’s commencement weekend required a big team of people to plan and host our six ceremonies.
Pat Vickerman named VP of University Advancement
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz has announced the appointment of Pat Vickerman as vice president for University Advancement, effective immediately.
LGBTQA students celebrate at Illinois State’s first Lavender Graduation
The inaugural LGBTQA ceremony, called Lavender Graduation, was held Wednesday, May 6, in the Bone Student Center.