“Christian and Scooby,” a hand-balancing act that Christian Stoinev ’13 started as a teenager and brought to Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus, has become a nationally beloved NBA and college basketball halftime show over the past 12 years.
Unit: Athletics
Hoop dreams: Small-school transfer playing big role for Redbirds
Elyce Knudsen comes from a small town and transferred from a small college, but she’s making a big impact for the Illinois State women’s basketball team.
This month in Illinois State University history: January
From playing for a national football championship to remembering a beloved campus collie, historian Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history.
Chase Walker’s transformational journey sparks Redbird basketball success
Chase Walker, a sophomore forward on the Illinois State University men’s basketball team, is in the best shape of his life as he leads the Redbirds in scoring and rebounding this season.
Brighter, more sustainable: CEFCU Arena concourse gets energy-efficient LED upgrade
The CEFCU Arena concourse has undergone a significant lighting upgrade.
Redbirds of a feather flock together: Middle level teacher education alumni Ryan and Kristin Cantrell share their story
For middle level teacher education alumni Ryan ’04 and Kristin ’03 Cantrell, teaching is a family business. With around 20 years of teaching experience each, Kristin and Ryan are able to look back at their time at Illinois State and recognize the valuable lessons learned.
2025 MVC Tournaments ticket and hotel package information
The 2025 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament ticket and hotel packages are now on sale for both men’s and women’s basketball.
Alum fuels passion for art by returning to where it all started
School of Communication alum Blake Bloodworth returned to Colene Hoose Elementary to paint a mural and talk to a class of fourth graders.
This month in Illinois State University history: December
From the night Jackie Robinson played Illinois State to the birth of an ISU Athletics legend, historian Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history.
Butterly leads the Big West into new frontier
Former men’s basketball team manager Dan Butterly ’94 is now commissioner of the Big West Conference.