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Kendall Bostic headshot June 2025

Kendall Bostic

Began at Illinois:
June 2025

Education:
Bostic is a two-time graduate of the University of Illinois with a bachelor's degree in speech and hearing science (May 2023) and a master's in education with an emphasis on special education in May 2025.

Responsibilities:
In her role as Assistant Director of Development for Varsity I, Bostic leads efforts to engage and connect former Illinois student-athletes, coaches, and staff from all sports and eras. Through events, outreach, and relationship-building initiatives, she strengthens the lifelong bond between Varsity I alumni and Fighting Illini Athletics, honoring tradition while fostering a vibrant and supportive Illini network.

Past Experience:
Bostic was a four-year letterwinner with the Illinois women's basketball team after playing her freshman season at Michigan State. Bostic left the program as Illinois career leader in rebounds (1,352) and double-doubles (54). She led the Big Ten in rebounds per game all four seasons at Illinois and became just the fourth player in Illinois program history to record 1,000 points and rebounds in their career.

A four-time All-Big Ten selection, Bostic earned First Team All-Big Ten honors in 2024-25. She was a four-time Big Ten Sportsmanship Award winner, three-time CSC Academic All-District honoree, 2023-24 Big Ten Medal of Honor winner, WBIT All-Tournament Team selection, and four-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree.

Bostic also spent the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons student teaching in the Urbana-Champaign community. She rotated through four different schools while working towards her master's degree.

Personal:
A native of Kokomo, Indiana, Bostic graduated from Northwestern High School. She now lives in Savoy, Illinois, with her cat, Luna.

Last updated June 2025