Softball’s Mack Leonard is one of 10 student-athletes named as a State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award recipient for the spring of 2020.
Valley award recognizes student volunteer efforts
Unit: Kinesiology and Recreation
Our newest Redbirds: Exceptional esports athlete makes ISU his home
When Sam Carroll wasn’t seeking athletic scholarships, he was quietly becoming one of the best players in the world at Rocket League.
New Master of Athletic Training program continuing history of success
For nearly two decades, Illinois State University has graduated athletic trainers from the undergraduate and Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited athletic training program.
School of Kinesiology and Recreation welcomes new faculty
The School of Kinesiology and Recreation welcomes four new faculty members this academic year.
Incoming Stevenson Center Fellow: Lindsey Kren
“I have always had a passion for health and fitness, and I’d like to use my knowledge and experience to share that same enthusiasm with others,” said Lindsey Kren. The Stevenson Center will soon welcome Kren as a Peace Corps Fellow in kinesiology and recreation.
At home with Redbird Legacy families
Meet some of the Redbird Legacy families who live in Central Illinois and hear why they chose to attend Illinois State University.
Redbird legacy: Like father, like son
Illinois State freshman Jalen Love learned early on the value of going to college and pursuing a degree. His parents, Larry and Betty Love, were both first-generation college students who found a home at the University.
Therapeutic recreation students make an impact
Moving classes online for the spring semester due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation meant that many professors had to act quickly and be creative. Rachel Smith, instructional assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation, rose to the challenge.
Initiative awards celebrate early achievement, potential
Illinois State University celebrates research and creative activity each year with faculty awards selected by the University Research Council.
Rising to the challenge: Alum gets creative teaching PE classes online
How does someone who teaches physical education continue to keep students engaged while also practicing social distancing? One Redbird has found the answer using the highly popular social media platform, Tik Tok.
