NEEDHAM, Mass. – Members of the Mount Ida College men's soccer team took time off from their spring practice schedule at the end of April to help some younger members of the community run through some drills.
Providence, R.I. – For the second straight year, the Johnson & Wales University Department of Athletics hosted the “Fan In The Stands” event, honoring Special Olympics of Rhode Island. A partnership between SORI and the JWU Community, the event showcases 14 teams from across the state.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – On Wednesday, April 23, the Johnson & Wales University Athletic Department is hosting a “Fan in the Stands” event from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in collaboration with the RI Special Olympics at the Wildcat Center.
Every college is a community. The strength of that community and the feeling of togetherness is what connects people to their school while they go there and long after they have graduated. At Anna Maria College they are working to build that sense of community in the athletics program.
NORTHFIELD, Vt.—The Norwich University men's basketball team is pleased to announce that 10-year-old Jimmy Giroux, of Colchester, Vt. has become an official member of the team. Jimmy joins the Cadets through Team IMPACT, a non-profit organization out of Quincy, Mass., that focuses on improving the quality of life for children with life-threatening illnesses by partnering them with collegiate athletic teams.
The value of strong leadership in the realm of athletics can lead to team chemistry, victories and championships. That same value applied to everyday life can take people to new heights and enrich lives in a variety of expected and unexpected ways.
Allston, Mass. – On Sunday September 22nd, 2013, the Great Northeast Athletic Conference proudly continued its strong ties to the local communities at the 10th Annual Brian J Honan 5K race. The Emmanuel College Cross Country and Track & Field teams, Simmons College Women’s Basketball, Cross Country, and Lacrosse squads, Mount Ida College Women’s Field Hockey, Lacrosse and Softball teams, and Lasell College Women’s Volleyball team spearheaded a group of more than 140 volunteers.
STANDISH, ME – Saint Joseph's College senior men's lacrosse midfielder Ahmed Dorghoud (Alexandria, Va.) participated in the Second Annual Shootout for Soldiers lacrosse game on Thursday, June 13th.
BOSTON, Mass. – The Lasell College women’s volleyball team took advantage of a rare free weekend to volunteer their time at the Boston Heart Walk. The annual event brought together over 10,000 people to participate in the one of three events, a six mile walk, a two mile walk and a one mile walk to raise money for the American Heart Association.
Boston, Mass. – Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Commissioner Joe Walsh is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramim Bhuiya as the NCAA intern position as GNAC Assistant to the Commissioner.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In partnership with the Special Olympics of Rhode Island, the Johnson & Wales University Athletic Department will host an on-campus event on April 24th to promote and raise awareness of the efforts and accomplishments of the Rhode Island Special Olympics athletes.
Boston, Mass.- The Great Northeast Athletic Conference opened the week of Monday April 8th, 2013 by celebrating NCAA Division III Week. The week long celebration, running from April 8th through April 14th is a positive opportunity for all individuals associated with Division III institutions to observe and celebrate the impact the of athletics and student-athletes on the campus and surrounding community.
NORTHFIELD, Vt. —The Norwich University baseball team has been working hard on the practice field to prepare for the Northern portion of its season, but on Friday, March 22, the Cadets put in added work in the classroom, participating in "Read Across America" in the Williamstown School District.
Boston, MA - The Mount Ida College men's soccer program volunteered this past Saturday, December 8th, to help clean up Franklin Park in Boston, Massachusetts with the Franklin Park Coalition.
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. -- Twenty-two University of Saint Joseph athletes volunteered Sat. Oct. 27 at the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Storybook Gala at the Connecticut Convention Center.
For the eleventh year in a row the Suffolk University community has joined together as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout the campus. On Tuesday, October 23 the Suffolk community got together for the fourth annual “Stand Up for Pink” event as a crowd of nearly 300 people joined together donning pink t-shirts forming a human pink ribbon to help show their support and unity towards the cause.
The Simmons Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) reached their fundraising goal of $1,000 dollars yesterday evening at the Sharks Great Northeast Athletic Conference soccer game versus the Norwich University Cadets.
Members of the Saint Joseph's College women's soccer team volunteered their time to help Mercy Hospital's Oncology Hematology Center acknowledge, celebrate, and honor cancer survivors and their caregivers' at the 2nd Annual Mercy Hospital Cancer Survivor Celebration on Friday September 28.
Allston, Mass. - This past Sunday was a special day for many member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. The Emerson College baseball team, Simmons College cross country & women's basketball teams, Emmanuel College women's basketball and Lasell College volleyball & softball teams volunteered for the Brian Honan 5 K in Allston.
The Johnson & Wales University Athletic Department and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee held their annual Walk For Hunger, which raises money for the Feinstein Foundation.
In addition to their success on the playing fields and in the classrooms, Emmanuel student-athletes are actively involved each year in numerous community service and volunteer activities. The College's focus on service learning is a cornerstone routed in the mission of Emmanuel and embraced by the Saints athletic teams. Throughout the 2011-12 academic year, student-athletes engaged in various events, both through individual efforts and as team-bonding activities, which allowed the Saints to give back to the community. The meaningful experiences have taught the Saints life lessons and complimented their classroom learning.
NORTHFIELD, Vt. – The Norwich University men’s soccer team held a fundraiser on Sunday, April 29 for the Malia Crushes Cancer campaign for Malia Jusczyk, a 3 ½-year-old, who has a very aggressive childhood cancer known as stage IV neuroblastoma.
NORTHFIELD, Vt. – For the second straight year, Norwich University baseball players travelled to nearby Williamstown Elementary School to help local schoolchildren celebrate Read Across America Day.
Mastronardi completed the 116th Boston Marathon in 5:00:44, running the race for the John Mastronardi Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of her father who was an avid runner and longtime special education teacher in the Revere, MA school system.
Anna Maria SAAC Collects Items for Local Charities in Inaugural AMCAT Giving Drive
December 05, 2014The Anna Maria SAAC received over 300 clothing items at the inaugural AMCAT Giving Drive to benefit nearby Worcester, Mass. organizations.
