The odds of becoming an Olympian, according to past president and co-founder of the International Society of Olympic Historians Bill Mallon, is roughly 1 in 500,000.
Pair of Redbirds beat the Olympic odds
Topic: Student Life
A Day in the Life: Dining experience delights Redbirds
Whether studying over breakfast, meeting classmates for lunch, or reconnecting with friends at dinner, the University’s dining centers are an integral part of daily ISU life.
Perkins wraps up stellar golf career
Illinois State men’s golfer David Perkins ’21 earned his second consecutive Missouri Valley Conference golfer of the year honor.
Where are they now? Kate Del Fava ’20
Former Bone Scholar Kate Del Fava ’20 may attend veterinary school someday, just as she intended to do after graduating in May 2020 as a pre-veterinarian medicine and animal sciences double major. But the new Kansas City team of the National Women’s Soccer League is glad those plans are on hold for now.
Track and field, cross country programs shine
It was a banner year for Illinois State runners.
Volleyball team wins Missouri Valley again
The Illinois State volleyball team punched its ticket to a third-straight NCAA tournament after securing the MVC tournament championship on April 3, when the Redbirds beat Loyola Chicago in four sets at Redbird Arena.
Labat makes history at gymnastics meet
On April 3, Illinois State gymnast Angelica Labat became the first person in program history to qualify for the NCAA national meet.
ISU recognizes International Day of Peace with StoryWalk® and other events
Join the Department of Health Sciences, Metcalf Library, and Milner Library for events and activities surrounding International Day of Peace.
First-Generation Triumph Podcast to launch September 7
The new First-Generation Triumph Podcast will focus on the social and culture capital that first-generation students bring to the college culture.
Our Newest Redbirds: Video game enthusiast comes to ISU to create games of his own
Maxwell Winston has played video games from a lot of different eras and has seen everything the industry has to offer. Now the avid video game and software collector wants to create his own games and leave his own legacy.
