Illinois State women’s basketball alum Jaci McCormack ’05 is the CEO and co-founder of Rise Above, a Seattle-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering Native American youth to lead healthy lives.
Where are they now?: Jaci McCormack
Topic: Athletics
Vandenburgh named FCS Defensive Player of the Year, All-American
Redbird football’s Zeke Vandenburgh ’20 earned the 2022 Stats Perform Buck Buchanan Award as the top FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) defensive player January 7 at the FCS National Awards Banquet in Frisco, Texas.
Redbird trivia: Spring 2023
Try your luck at our spring 2023 edition of Redbird trivia.
Dr. Jeri Beggs named interim athletics director
Illinois State University Interim President Aondover Tarhule has named Dr. Jeri Beggs to serve as interim athletics director, effective May 1, 2023.
Alum Paige Robinson selected in third round of WNBA draft by Dallas Wings
Illinois State graduate guard Paige Robinson has been selected in the third round, 31st overall, by the Dallas Wings in the 2023 WNBA Draft.
International Seminar Series event to focus on corruption in soccer April 19
The next event in the Spring 2023 International Seminar Series, The FIFA World Cups of Soccer-Joy and Context, is open for registration.
Inaugural philanthropy awards presented at Gratitude Gala
On March 25 at its inaugural Gratitude Gala for donors in the 1857 Society, Illinois State University presented three awards to recognize donors’ outstanding philanthropic achievement.
International Seminar Series event to focus on labor and human rights, March 29
The next event in the spring 2023 International Seminar Series, The FIFA World Cups of Soccer-Joy and Context, is now open for registration.
Hoops in the Heartland: Wilson and top-seeded Redbirds aim to defend Valley Tournament title
The top-seeded Illinois State women’s basketball team (23-7, 17-3 MVC) tips off Hoops in the Heartland Friday at noon at Vibrant Arena in Moline with a quarterfinal matchup against the winner of Thursday’s No. 9 Evansville versus No. 8 Murray State opening round game.
International Seminar Series event to focus on ‘the joy of the game,’ March 8
The third event in the Spring 2023 International Seminar Series, The FIFA World Cups of Soccer-Joy and Context, is now open for registration.
