University of Illinois Athletics

• Wullschleger Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year Jun 18, 2025
  Wullschleger is the women's program's eighth Big Ten Freshman of the Year and the first in 13 years since Olympic medalist Ashley Spencer last won the award in 2012.
• Meredith Schamun Named Illini Volleyball Associate Head Coach Jun 17, 2025
  Illinois names Meredith Schamun as Associate Head Coach.
• Illinois Women’s Track and Field Places Fifth at NCAA Outdoor Championships, Highest Finish in 29 Years Jun 15, 2025
  Fifth is the program's highest finish in 29 years since the 1996 squad placed fourth.
• Garrett Earns High Jump All-America Honors at NCAA Outdoor Championships Jun 14, 2025
  Garrett becomes an All-American high jumper for the first time.
• Smith Becomes National Shot Put Runner-Up, Three Other Illini Earn All-America Honors Jun 13, 2025
  Abira Smith left the field today as a silver medalist in the shot put while Sophia Beckmon (long jump), Tacoria Humphrey (long jump) and Mia Morello (pole vault) all became All-Americans.
• Johnston Earns All-America Honors for the Second-Consecutive Season Jun 12, 2025
  Johnston, first Illini men's pole vaulter to earn All-America honors in consecutive seasons since Dean Starkey 36 years ago (1988 and 1989).
• Local Non-Profits Use Illinois Athletics Volunteer Opportunities for Fundraising Success Jun 10, 2025
  CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Local and regional non-profit organizations have great opportunities to raise money for their causes by working food service and concessions positions at Fighting Illini football games this season.  Non-profits can earn anywhere from $10,000 to $45,000 in an athletic season.
• Bielema to Guest Conduct Seventh-Inning Stretch at Wrigley Field on June 17 Jun 10, 2025
  Bielema will take the mic at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, June 17 when the Cubs host the Brewers.
• Alexander Selected to Attend 2025 TopConnect Basketball Symposium Jun 8, 2025
  Alexander's attendance at the 2025 TopConnect Basketball Symposium will mark her fourth consecutive appearance at the event.
• New Era of College Athletics Begins As House Settlement Approved Jun 7, 2025
  The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has granted final approval to a settlement in the House v. NCAA ("House") litigation, marking a historic milestone for college athletics.