There’s not a day Todd Kober ‘97, M.S. ‘99 can recall where football was not a part of his life. In fact, Kober has never missed viewing an NFL Draft on TV—not once—until 2023. He traded that standing, annual TV date with the draft for a life-changing professional experience.
Join Redbirds for a patio party before the game against the Cleveland Guardians.
Early-season challenges helped prepare the Illinois State softball team for the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
Sweat drips down the faces of players, the intoxicating aroma of the rubber beneath their feet, squeaking and squealing against the polished wood floor of the Horton Field House basketball court. Excitement fills the air as the Redbirds pull out another win and the bleachers slowly empty into the parking lots—and there’s Tom Lamonica on the sidelines cheering until the very last minute.
The Illinois State men’s basketball team celebrated their return to Horton Field House with a 77-71 win.
Illinois State’s Bowling and Billiards Center has long been a hub for Redbird recreation, and a 2022 renovation will allow it to serve the next generation of students.
Illinois State women’s basketball legend Cathy Boswell ’83 was selected as one of five women to be inducted as the 24th Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction class.
Longtime Illinois State University softball assistant coach Tina Kramos was named head coach upon the retirement of longtime coach Melinda Fischer ’72, M.S. ’75.
Former Illinois State soccer star Rachel Tejada ’15 was selected as one of six inductees into the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame class of 2023.
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.
