Redbirds Primary LogoRedbirds Alternate LogoRedbirds Wordmark LogoCollege Sports Established 1857 Location Normal, Illinois College Name Illinois State University Collegiate History 1973 – Present / NCAA Division 1 1921 – 1973 / University Division of the NCAA Conference History 1981 – Present / Missouri Valley Conference 1971 – 1980 / Independent 1909 – 1970 / Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Nickname Redbirds …