°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Moves Up to Division I

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê accepted an invitation to become a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC) starting with the fall 2023 season. In joining with the eight other institutions who are NEC members, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê’s 21 NCAA teams moved from Division II to Division I, allowing us to showcase our athletics programs in some of the nation’s largest markets while competing at the highest level of collegiate athletics.

 

 

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Do you want to know what makes the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Athletics experience unique, powerful and transformative? Five core values lay the foundation of our shared culture, preparing our student-athletes to be the change - on your team, on campus, in the community and in the world. Explore what the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Way means to our student-athletes.

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Students don’t have to choose between different parts of their identity or sacrifice part of their dreams on The Heights. Rather, they can embrace who they are and honor who they are becoming by taking advantage of so many opportunities on campus. A prime example of a Dolphin who does that incredibly well is Catherine Durant. With her flair for color, ever-present smile, and commanding personality, it’s hard not to know this impressive student.

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We celebrated °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê’s historic move to NCAA Division I athletics on Thursday, May 11, 1 p.m.. Remarks were offered by Noreen Morris, Commissioner of the Northeast Conference, and Linda M. LeMura, Ph.D., President of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê.

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"It is a positive development to see °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê transition back to D1. All of the sports programs on campus will continue to excel, and it will raise the bar and continue to grow the brand that is °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê throughout the Northeast and the whole country." - Josiah Gray '23, Washington Nationals starting pitcher

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About °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Athletics

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê has won 44 conference championships in nine sports, and captured eight national championships (six in men’s lacrosse, one in women’s lacrosse and an individual championship in swimming and diving). For 39 consecutive semesters, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê student-athletes have maintained an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

About the NEC

Founded in 1981, the Northeast Conference’s mission has remained remarkably consistent over its 42 years - to provide opportunities for student-athletes to achieve their fullest potential in the classroom, in athletic competition and in the community. Its focus is on the areas of student-athlete achievement, academic excellence, integrity, sportsmanship, diversity, equity and inclusion, innovation, community partnership and national engagement.