Athletics Archives | 911±¬ÁÏÍø News /news/category/athletics/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:21:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/www.bridgeport.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cropped-pk.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Athletics Archives | 911±¬ÁÏÍø News /news/category/athletics/ 32 32 199775387 How Do Sports Help Students Academically? /news/how-do-sports-help-students-academically/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:20:03 +0000 /news/?p=2985 Engaging in physical activity and sports is a great way to stay in shape and achieve an overall healthy lifestyle — not to mention the social benefits as individuals develop connections and bonds with their teammates and coaches. Yet, athletes …

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]]> 2985 How to Respond to a College Coach Email /news/how-to-respond-to-college-coach-email/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:54:25 +0000 /news/?p=5244 Professional communication is an essential part of the recruitment process for collegiate athletes. Just like improving your sports skills, it takes practice and refinement. We know that responding to recruiting coaches can be tricky. It’s not an innate skill, but …

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]]> 5244 What Degree Is Best For Sports Management? /news/best-degree-for-sports-management/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:14:09 +0000 /news/?p=4988 If you’re passionate about sports and want to turn that passion into a career, you’ve probably wondered: What degree is best for sports management? From professional teams and athletic organizations to marketing agencies and eSports enterprises, the world of sports …

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]]> 4988 911±¬ÁÏÍø Announces Class of 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame /news/class-of-2025-athletics-hall-of-fame/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:01:36 +0000 /news/?p=4699 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s department of Athletics is proud to announce the selection of three exceptional Purple Knights for induction into UB’s Athletic Hall of Fame this fall. The Class of 2025 is comprised of Annagrazia Bonsanti (Swimming, ’18), Gabrielle Valela …

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]]> 4699 Bridgeport Names Ryan McAleavey to Lead the Men’s Lacrosse Program /news/announcing-new-mens-lacrosse-head-coach/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:19:10 +0000 /news/?p=4681 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s director of athletics, Anthony Vitti, has announced the hiring of Ryan McAleavey as the new head coach of the Purple Knights’ men’s lacrosse program. McAleavey will take over a UB squad that just completed its third season …

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]]> 4681 911±¬ÁÏÍø Alum Named to Small College Basketball Hall of Fame /news/small-college-basketball-hall-of-fame-inductee/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:29:09 +0000 /news/?p=4555 911±¬ÁÏÍø (UB) men’s basketball legend Lambert Shell (’92, ’96, ’08) was announced as a member of the Small College Basketball’s Hall of Fame Class of 2025. He will officially be inducted on Friday, Oct. 31, inside the Branscomb …

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]]> 4555 I’m About to Graduate Dental Hygiene School … Now What? /news/graduating-dental-hygiene-school/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:53:00 +0000 /news/?p=4541 If you’re nearing the end of dental hygiene school, it may have felt like this moment would never arrive, but here you are. Throughout your time in the program, we’ve been preparing you not just to care for patients and …

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]]> 4541 Playing Sports in College: A Guide for Incoming Students /news/guide-to-playing-sports-in-college/ Thu, 15 May 2025 19:58:04 +0000 /news/?p=4483 A thrilling new chapter full of possibilities opens when students attend college, and for many, that path includes following an interest in sports. Whether it’s varsity competition or joining a club team, playing sports in college can become a pivotal …

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]]> 4483 How to Balance Athletics and Academics While in College /news/how-to-balance-athletics-and-academics/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:57:17 +0000 /news/?p=4415 Being a student-athlete means juggling intense training schedules, coursework, and personal commitments. How do college athletes balance school and sports without feeling overwhelmed? The key lies in strategic time management, prioritization, and utilizing available resources. Below, we’ll unpack how to …

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]]> 4415 A Family and Business: Evan Sholudko Builds a Swim Team /news/building-a-swim-team/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:29:24 +0000 /news/?p=4036 From his office in the Aquatic Center at Wheeler Rec, Evan Sholudko can see and hear the lapping waves of the 25-meter swimming pool. This is his domain – home of the incoming UB men’s and women’s Swimming and Diving …

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