Sports
-
Rashard Mendenhall
The famed running back, Super Bowl champion, and Illini Hall of Famer recalls his journey to Illinois and how his alma mater has impacted his life beyond football.
-
Rooted in the game
For Coleman Hawkins, Fighting Illini power forward, family is at the heart of everything.
-
The attitude of gratitude
Barry L. Houser, director of the Marching Illini, answers the Proust Questionnaire.
-
Coming in hot
As Illini Men’s Basketball begins a highly anticipated season, Hot Ones host Sean Evans (MEDIA ’08) sees if Coach Brad Underwood can take the heat.
-
Fighting Illini superfans
My basketball career has taken me from student player to coach to announcer. So, I’m going to tell you something I’ve learned from all three roles: Your fans are vital.
-
Taylor Rooks: Coming home
Sports broadcaster Taylor Rooks (MEDIA ’14) comes back to campus—this time as a fan.
-
Going all in
Hard work, grit, and a lot of laughter. This is what it takes to get to the national championships.
-
Curiosities: Series 1
These treasures have been amassed through the hard work and generous philanthropy of countless students, researchers, professors, alumni, and friends.
-
Trent rising
Trent Frazier has emerged as a fearless leader for the Illini, bringing an edge and joy to Brad Underwood’s uptempo offense.