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Redbird Athletics celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX

A group of female and women athletes talking to each other on stage during a panel.

A yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX culminated with a three-day celebratory event on Illinois State University’s campus, June 24-26.

Redbird baseball star Ryan Cermak gains national attention as he swings for home run record

Redbird baseball player Ryan Cermak connecting with a pitch

If you haven’t seen a pure hitter of the baseball up close and personal, the clock is ticking. Illinois State University outfielder Ryan Cermak has been on a tear with the bat all season long, but the regular season comes to an end with a three-game series against Southern Illinois beginning May 19 at Duffy Bass Field.

Redbird Buzz podcast celebrates Title IX with Jill Hutchison and Linda Herman

Jill Hutchison and Linda Herman on a red podcast-themed background

Women’s athletics pioneers Linda Herman and Jill Hutchison sit down with Redbird Buzz to reflect on the impact of Title IX.

Illinois State women secure fourth-straight MVC Outdoor title

group shot of the Illinois State women's Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Outdoor Championship team

For the fourth straight outdoor season and ninth time in program history, the Illinois State women were crowned Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Outdoor Champions after totaling 180 points in the team score, topping Indiana State’s 143 points.

Redbirds win MVC Women’s Tennis Championship match over Drake in thrilling fashion

ISU's women's tennis team posing with MVC trophy

The Illinois State women’s tennis team won the 2022 Missouri Valley Conference Championship.

Redbird women’s golf team takes MVC title

The Redbird women's golf team wins the 2022 Missouri Valley Conference title, stand with the trophy.

It was a close battle down the stretch, but the Illinois State women’s golf team picked up the program’s first MVC Championship since the 2013 season with a one-stroke win over the field at the 2022 MVC Championships.

Redbird pitcher Trey Krause focused on the mound while fighting cancer

Redbird pitcher Trey Krause posing like he is about to throw a ball

Facing the World Series of his own life challenges, Illinois State pitcher Trey Krause needed to dream. With some of his most basic life functions suddenly taken from him, he envisioned one day gripping the ball again and letting go of a sweeping curveball coming out of his left hand.

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