Unit: Athletics

Redbirds sweep MVC Indoor Championships for second-straight year

Indoor Track and Field Champions

On the final day of the 2019 Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, hosted by Northern Iowa, the Redbird men’s and women’s teams left their mark in the Illinois State record books, sweeping the indoor titles for the second-straight season. The back-to-back sweep for ISU is a first in program history.

Taste of Redbirds set for February 16

Illinois State Athletics will host the 16th annual Taste of Redbirds prior to the men’s basketball game against Bradley. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from local area restaurants and food vendors. 

Bird Bash set for April 25

People in Redbird gear sitting around a table

Every year, passionate Redbird fans gather at the Bird Bash to raise funds for the women’s athletics scholarships at Illinois State. The annual event is open to the public and will be held this year on Thursday, April 25, inside Redbird Arena.

Save the date for Redbird football Spring Showcase

Redbird football team in action

An off-season full of training and four weeks of spring practice will culminate when fans have the opportunity to see Redbird football in action at the annual Spring Showcase, April 21, at Hancock Stadium.

Reflections from Professor Emeritus William Kauth

Gone fishin' Professor Emeritus Bill Kauth

Lexington native and Professor Emeritus William Kauth ’64 recently took time away from his golf game in the Sunshine State to reflect on his career in the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (HPERD) at Illinois State University.