A yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX culminated with a three-day celebratory event on Illinois State University’s campus, June 24-26.
Redbird Athletics celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
Topic: Athletics
Women’s athletics pioneer Chris Voelz ’70 joins Redbird Buzz
Chris Voelz ’70 joins the Redbird Buzz podcast to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX and to share her experiences as a physical education major, four-sport Redbird student-athlete, and women’s athletics pioneer.
Redbird baseball star Ryan Cermak gains national attention as he swings for home run record
If you haven’t seen a pure hitter of the baseball up close and personal, the clock is ticking. Illinois State University outfielder Ryan Cermak has been on a tear with the bat all season long, but the regular season comes to an end with a three-game series against Southern Illinois beginning May 19 at Duffy Bass Field.
Redbird Buzz podcast celebrates Title IX with Jill Hutchison and Linda Herman
Women’s athletics pioneers Linda Herman and Jill Hutchison sit down with Redbird Buzz to reflect on the impact of Title IX.
Illinois State women secure fourth-straight MVC Outdoor title
For the fourth straight outdoor season and ninth time in program history, the Illinois State women were crowned Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Outdoor Champions after totaling 180 points in the team score, topping Indiana State’s 143 points.
Redbirds win MVC Women’s Tennis Championship match over Drake in thrilling fashion
The Illinois State women’s tennis team won the 2022 Missouri Valley Conference Championship.
Redbird women’s golf team takes MVC title
It was a close battle down the stretch, but the Illinois State women’s golf team picked up the program’s first MVC Championship since the 2013 season with a one-stroke win over the field at the 2022 MVC Championships.
Redbird pitcher Trey Krause focused on the mound while fighting cancer
Facing the World Series of his own life challenges, Illinois State pitcher Trey Krause needed to dream. With some of his most basic life functions suddenly taken from him, he envisioned one day gripping the ball again and letting go of a sweeping curveball coming out of his left hand.
Donors’ pledge advances indoor practice facility
An indoor practice facility for all Redbird teams was approved by the Board of Trustees in December. A month later, a $3 million gift commitment that allows construction of the $11.5 million project to go forward was received.
Where are they now? Josh Tolentino ’17
Josh Tolentino ’17 finished his first NFL season covering the Philadelphia Eagles for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
