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International Seminar Series event to focus on ‘sportswashing,’ February 15

Sport Management Team in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation: from left, Assistant Professor Dr. Eric Kramer, Associate Professor Dr. Liz Sattler, and Assistant Professor Dr.Jin Park.

The second event in the Spring 2023 International Seminar Series, The FIFA World Cups of Soccer-Joy and Context, is now open for registration.

Play4Kay Cancer Awareness game, February 5

close-up of shoes and socks on a basketball court

Illinois State women’s basketball will host the 13th annual Play4Kay game at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 5, in CEFCU Arena.

Five questions with Zeke Vandenburgh

Zeke Vandenburgh, wearing a red, No. 5 football uniform and a white Redbird helmet, runs to make a tackle

After earning the 2022 Stats Perform Buck Buchanan Award as the top FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) defensive player January 7, Illinois State senior linebacker Zeke Vandenburgh ’20 is preparing to continue his football career at the next level.

Join the Graduate School and the Office of International Engagement for the World Cup final

Join others for a World Cup Final Watch Party as Argentina faces France on Sunday, December 18, in Timbers Grill, located on the second floor of the Bone Student Center.

Women’s basketball alum Katrina Beck ’19, M.S. ’21, shares insights from the sidelines on Redbird Buzz

Katrina Beck ’19, M.S. ’21, is back on campus at Illinois State as an assistant women’s basketball coach and is bringing a unique perspective to the program.

Women’s basketball alumna aims to keep Redbirds on upward trajectory as assistant coach

photo of Katrina Beck playing basketball

Katrina “Tri” Beck ’19, M.S. ’21, has returned to Illinois State women’s basketball team as an assistant coach.

Going for gold: Ties between Illinois State, Special Olympics remain strong

photo of Special Olympian weight lifter spotted by Redbird football players

Illinois State University has been home to Illinois Special Olympics since 1977.

Redbird Esports is here: Nationally recognized program continues growth with new facility

David Kirk and Jack Blahnik with Redbird Esports players

In a few short years, Illinois State has built a powerhouse esports program that has made the University a destination for a massive national and international population of prospective students who may have never known about the school otherwise.

Where are they now? Tim Glover

photo of Tim Glover throwing the javelin

Illinois State track and field alumnus Tim Glover ’14 made his first appearance on the world stage, throwing the javelin this past July at historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, for the 2022 World Athletics Championship.

Redbird trivia: Fall 2022

Redbird baseball player Ryan Cermak connecting with a pitch

Try your luck at our fall 2022 edition of Redbird trivia.