https://goredbirds.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for Illinois State University Athleticsen-us60https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/10/8/general-redbird-athletics-development-office-announces-staff-promotions.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/10/8/general-redbird-athletics-development-office-announces-staff-promotions.aspxGeneral

Illinois State Director of Athletics Dr. Jeri Beggs has announced new staff promotions for three key members of the Illinois State Athletics Development staff on Thursday.]]>Weisbecker Athletic Fund LogoThu, 8 Oct 2026 15:39:00 CST361263https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/30/general-country-financial-to-sponsor-war-on-74-rivalry-between-illinois-state-university-and-bradley-university.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/30/general-country-financial-to-sponsor-war-on-74-rivalry-between-illinois-state-university-and-bradley-university.aspxGeneral

OUNTRY Financial announced it will sponsor "War on 74," a rivalry series between Illinois State University and Bradley University, which will include competition in athletics, academics and community service. The series was announced at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon at the company's corporate headquarters in Bloomington, with representatives from all parties involved in attendance.]]>War on 74Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:25:00 CST361230https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/15/general-illinois-state-athletics-to-host-state-farm-million-meal-pack-on-september-26.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/15/general-illinois-state-athletics-to-host-state-farm-million-meal-pack-on-september-26.aspxGeneral

Illinois State University and Redbird Athletics are teaming up with State Farm and US Hunger to host the third Million Meal Pack on Saturday, September 26, from 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. at CEFCU Arena.]]>Million Meal PackTue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 CST361184https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/15/general-isu-to-host-fourth-annual-ballin-on-beaufort-on-october-7.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/15/general-isu-to-host-fourth-annual-ballin-on-beaufort-on-october-7.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

The Illinois State Athletics Department, in partnership with the Town of Normal, has announced details for the fourth annual Ballin' on Beaufort, presented by CEFCU.]]>Ballin' on Beaufort 2026 ImageTue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 CST361189https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/3/general-illinois-state-athletics-announces-staff-promotion-and-new-leadership-additions.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/3/general-illinois-state-athletics-announces-staff-promotion-and-new-leadership-additions.aspxGeneral

Illinois State Director of Athletics Dr. Jeri Beggs announced Thursday the promotion of one current staff members and the addition of two new hires to the athletics leadership team. Sarah Wright has been elevated to Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Nutrition, while Dr. Wyatt Olson and Nick Rush have been added to Assistant Athletic Director roles for NIL and Social Media Strategy & Content, respectively.]]>Staff AdditionsThu, 3 Sep 2026 11:00:00 CST361147https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/25/football-route-66-centennial-to-light-up-the-sky-at-illinois-state-on-october-3.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/25/football-route-66-centennial-to-light-up-the-sky-at-illinois-state-on-october-3.aspxFootball, General

The Illinois Route 66 Centennial celebration will take to the skies over Bloomington-Normal as Illinois State Athletics and VisitBN (Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau) partner to bring a Route 66-themed drone light show to Hancock Stadium on Saturday, October 3.]]>Route 66 CelebrationTue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 CST261123https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/19/general-2026-isu-athletics-percy-family-hall-of-fame-class-announced.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/19/general-2026-isu-athletics-percy-family-hall-of-fame-class-announced.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Women's Basketball, Volleyball

The 2026 Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame class was officially announced Wednesday, as Paul DeJong (baseball), two-time Missouri Valley Conference First-Team selection and MLB veteran; Jaelyn Keene (volleyball), Four-Time First-Team All-MVC selection and current professional volleyball stalwart; James Robinson (football), three-time All-American and NFL standout; Jaci McCormack (Institutional Great Award) and Jane Widger Fulton (Campbell "Stretch" Miller Award) will each become members of the Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame during enshrinement ceremonies in October.]]>2026 Percy Family Hall of FameWed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 CST361116https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/6/general-93-octane-brewery-illinois-state-partner-on-new-bird-brews.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/8/6/general-93-octane-brewery-illinois-state-partner-on-new-bird-brews.aspxGeneral

Just in time for the start of the college football season, Illinois State University is partnering with 93 Octane Brewery to launch two new officially licensed 'Bird Brews" to add to the lineup: Back The Birds and 1857. Both beers will be available at Redbird sporting events this fall and can also be found at 93 Octane's two locations in St. Charles and Elmhurst.]]>93 Octane BrewsThu, 6 Aug 2026 11:50:00 CST361096https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/7/22/general-brubaker-named-assistant-ad-for-medical-services-at-illinois-state.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/7/22/general-brubaker-named-assistant-ad-for-medical-services-at-illinois-state.aspxGeneral

Illinois State Senior Associate Athletic Trainer Andrew Brubaker has been tabbed to take over the role of Assistant Athletic Director for Medical Services with Illinois State Athletics. Brubaker fills the role previously held by longtime head athletic trainer John Munn, who announced his retirement in June.]]>Andrew BrubakerWed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:00 CST361085https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/6/25/general-swimming-diving-locker-room-volleyball-office-suite-to-be-named-for-mercer-family.aspxhttps://goredbirds.com/news/2026/6/25/general-swimming-diving-locker-room-volleyball-office-suite-to-be-named-for-mercer-family.aspxGeneral, Swimming & Diving, Volleyball

Illinois State Athletics announced on Thursday that the swimming and diving locker room will be named the Mercer Family Locker Room and the volleyball office suite inside CEFCU Arena will be named the Mary Mercer Volleyball Office Suite, following a significant investment from longtime Redbird supporter Mary Mercer and family.]]>soccer battle birdThu, 25 Jun 2026 09:44:00 CST361061