NBA sportscaster Katy Winge ’15 reminisces about her days as a Redbird women’s basketball player and busy student-athlete in this episode of Redbird Buzz. Winge reflects on how double-majoring in marketing and broadcast journalism, being a Division I athlete, and participating in extracurriculars set her up for career success. Winge is currently a host, reporter,
Unit: Athletics
Redbird volleyball seniors aim to defend three-straight Valley titles
The Illinois State volleyball team’s four seniors aim to lead the Redbirds to their fifth-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance for the first time in program history.
Campus construction: What’s new and what’s to come?
As summer construction wraps up on some facilities at Illinois State University, work is continuing or beginning on other projects.
Alumni band events set for November 4–5, 2022
Illinois State University Marching Band alumni are invited back to campus for Alumni Band Day at Hancock Stadium, November 4–5, 2022.
Redbird football player uses NIL opportunity to help others
Kobe Rios, a member of the Illinois State University football team, recently had a creative idea about how he could generate some revenue based on his distinct image. But it’s not what you might think.
Top of their game: New head coaches Allie Matters, Ryan Pedon aim to elevate Redbirds
Still running on adrenaline from coaching Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament two days prior while simultaneously beginning his new role as Illinois State’s head men’s basketball coach, Ryan Pedon paused to chat with a new colleague who was on a similarly chaotic ride—newly hired head volleyball coach Allie Matters.
Freshman gymnast Jaye Mack rises to NCAA tournament
Illinois State freshman gymnast Jaye Mack competed in this year’s NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championship.
Where are they now? Owen Miller
Owen Miller made his first opening day big league roster when he started the season with the Cleveland Guardians.
Practice facility pledge honors administrator
An anonymous pair of donors made a $1.5 million gift commitment to the Indoor Practice Facility and to honor the legacy of former Deputy Director of Athletics Aaron Leetch.
Top accolades for two student-athletes
Basketball player Mary Crompton ’21 and golfer Ali Schrock ended their season on a high note as their teams advanced to NCAA play and they each garnered high honors for their success as student-athletes.