Born nearly 30 years before Title IX—legislation passed in 1972 that prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities—Dr. Jill Hutchison is among a revolutionary cohort of trailblazing women from Illinois State who dedicated themselves to rewriting the national narrative of women’s athletics.
Try to guess the right answer for the Spring 2022 edition of Redbird Trivia.
The women’s basketball team extended its season and played in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 14 years by capturing the Missouri Valley Conference championship in March. The NCAA appearance was the sixth overall for the women’s basketball program, with the most recent occurring in 2008.
Many years in the making, Illinois State University held the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Indoor Practice Facility.
llinois State University will celebrate the 34-year career of Julie Paska ’85, Athletics senior academic advisor, from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the Aaron Leetch Stadium Club, with remarks being delivered at 4 p.m.
The Illinois State women’s basketball program was recognized as a 2022 Play4Kay National Award Winner, as announced by the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
Dr. Lance Lippert has been a long-time voice for ISU athletics with his extensive and reputable PA (public address) announcing background. Lance is also a noteworthy figure within the School of Communication.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX makes the Redbird women’s basketball March Madness appearance that much more meaningful because of Illinois State’s rich history in women’s athletics.
Get your tickets, hop on the bus or join a watch party to cheer for our Birds.
Allie Matters has been named the eighth head coach in the history of the Redbird volleyball program.
