This month in Illinois State University history: March

Black and white group photo of students from the class of 1860.

From remembering some of Illinois State University’s earliest graduates who were women to discovering the origin of the popular basketball phrase “March Madness,” historian Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history.

Maya Wong and the Redbirds aim to feed off fan support during homestand

ISU women's basketball player protects the ball from a defender

Winners of three of their last four games, the Illinois State women’s basketball team (11-6 overall, 4-3 conference) is hosting a two-game homestand this week as the Redbirds take on the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday at 6:30 p.m., followed by a visit from the Drake Bulldogs on Saturday at 4 p.m.