From ringing in the new year on campus more than a century ago to remembering Sarah Raymond Fitzwilliam, historian Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history.
Unit: Athletics
Graduating Redbirds: Former football player maps out future in parks administration
Zach Mueller ’21 arrived on campus as a freshman football player from Wisconsin who barely knew a soul. Aside from the recruiting process, he didn’t know much about Illinois State University.
Graduating Redbirds: Computer science major, Startup Showcase winner aims to grow tech startup while beginning career at Dell
Graduating Redbird Aneel Gillan is used to running—and winning. This fall, he earned first place at Illinois State University’s Startup Showcase for VRtual Playbook.
This month in Illinois State University history: December
From legendary men’s basketball coach Will Robinson’s first Redbird game to the University’s first Madrigal Dinner, historian Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history.
Golden Redbird Melba Jean Frink shares 97 years of Illinois State memories
Born in 1926, Redbird alum Melba Jean Frink’s story intertwines with the rich history of ISU, spanning seven decades and witnessing transformative changes on campus.
Campus construction: As projects wrap up, new ones begin
There’s an exceptional amount of construction happening on Illinois State University’s campus according to David Gill, the director of Facilities, Planning, Design, and Construction.
Redbird duo makes big league splash in Minnesota
Illinois State baseball alumni Brock Stewart and Brent Headrick ’19 became the first Redbird alumni to pitch consecutively in a Major League Baseball game.
Athletics Indoor Practice Facility opens
Illinois State’s Athletics Indoor Practice Facility has opened to Redbird student-athletes.
Where are they now?: Tony Wills
Illinois State men’s basketball alum Tony Wills ’17 is in his first season as an assistant coach for the UIC men’s basketball program.
Redbird trivia: Fall 2023
Try your luck at our fall 2023 edition of Redbird trivia.