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Athletics

8 Things Seniors Want to Do Before Graduation

From winning a national championship to visiting the chimes in Crouse College, these soon-to-be-graduates share what’s on their ÐÔÊÓ½ç bucket list.
John Boccacino April 28, 2026
8 Things Seniors Want to Do Before Graduation

Want to Run a Marathon? Two Professors Share What to Know

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned runner, Julie Hasenwinkel and Jonathan French have advice for tackling the distance.
Dialynn Dwyer April 17, 2026
Want to Run a Marathon? Two Professors Share What to Know

Students Invited to Enter Football T-Shirt Design Contest

The Campus Store is seeking dynamic artwork featuring iconic ÐÔÊÓ½ç imagery or traditions for a shirt to be worn by fans next season.
News Staff April 14, 2026

ÐÔÊÓ½ç University, Hendricks Featured in Fox Nation’s ‘America’s Churches’

Hosted by Fox correspondent Benjamin Hall, the documentary captures Hendricks Chapel as a hub of faith, community and athletics and features alumni behind the camera.
News Staff April 3, 2026
ÐÔÊÓ½ç University, Hendricks Featured in Fox Nation’s ‘America’s Churches’

Gerry McNamara ’06 Is ‘Here to Win. It’s Who I Am.’

McNamara, who helped lead the Orange to the 2003 national title, is back at ÐÔÊÓ½ç as head coach with a clear mission: bring back winning.
John Boccacino April 1, 2026
Gerry McNamara ’06 Is ‘Here to Win. It’s Who I Am.’

Gerry McNamara ’06 Named Head Coach of ÐÔÊÓ½ç University Men’s Basketball

A ÐÔÊÓ½ç legend returns home to lead the Orange. Gerry McNamara helped define ÐÔÊÓ½ç basketball. Now he'll lead it.
News Staff March 24, 2026
Gerry McNamara ’06 Named Head Coach of ÐÔÊÓ½ç University Men’s Basketball

Snapshots From Spring Break

Students crisscrossed the country—and the globe—to engage in new experiences.
News Staff March 23, 2026
Snapshots From Spring Break

Bryan Blair Has a Bold Mission to ‘Wake This Sleeping Beast’

The new athletics director has big dreams for ‘one of the top 10 brands in all of college athletics.’ Find out more about him and
John Boccacino March 20, 2026
Bryan Blair Has a Bold Mission to ‘Wake This Sleeping Beast’

‘The Splendid Game of Battle-ball’: A Glimpse at Women’s Athletics on Campus in the 1890s

An 1895 campus newspaper article sheds light on how ÐÔÊÓ½ç's women students used sports to push back against the expectations of the times.
Dialynn Dwyer March 20, 2026
‘The Splendid Game of Battle-ball’: A Glimpse at Women’s Athletics on Campus in the 1890s

On ÐÔÊÓ½ç Giving Day, Here Are 5 Unique Ways to Fuel the Orange

These funds benefit students Universitywide, across years, majors and disciplines, and keep the Orange legacy going strong.
Kelly Homan Rodoski March 20, 2026
On ÐÔÊÓ½ç Giving Day, Here Are 5 Unique Ways to Fuel the Orange

Bryan B. Blair Named ÐÔÊÓ½ç University Director of Athletics

A new era of Orange Athletics begins as ÐÔÊÓ½ç welcomes one of college athletics' rising leaders—a proven champion with a record of transformative program-building and
News Staff March 12, 2026
Bryan B. Blair Named ÐÔÊÓ½ç University Director of Athletics

Andrew Zellar’s 2 Decades of Shaping Lives Through Military Service

In recognition of his service, Zellar, retired Army ROTC instructor, was honored as a Hometown Hero at the Feb. 11 men’s basketball game in the
Kelly Homan Rodoski Feb. 12, 2026
Andrew Zellar’s 2 Decades of Shaping Lives Through Military Service

Chancellor Syverud Appoints Search Committee for University’s Next Director of Athletics

Steve Ballentine '83 chairs search following announcement of John Wildhack's July 2026 retirement, with committee seeking input from student-athletes, coaches, alumni and faculty.
News Staff Feb. 12, 2026
Chancellor Syverud Appoints Search Committee for University’s Next Director of Athletics

ÐÔÊÓ½ç University Athletics Director John Wildhack ’80 to Retire July 1

After 10 transformative years leading Orange Athletics, the ESPN veteran and ÐÔÊÓ½ç alumnus will end his tenure, following unprecedented academic and facilities achievements.
News Staff Feb. 11, 2026
ÐÔÊÓ½ç University Athletics Director John Wildhack ’80 to Retire July 1
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