2012-13 GNAC Headlines

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Ramim Bhuiya Named Assistant to the Commissioner
Ramim Bhuiya Named Assistant to the Commissioner

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.

Craig Kaufman Named Mount Ida College Sports Information Director
Craig Kaufman Named Mount Ida College Sports Information Director

NEWTON, Mass. – The Mount Ida Athletic Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Craig Kaufman as Director of Sports Information. Craig will be the primary contact for all 16 of Mount Ida’s varsity sports.

Norwich places 149th in Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup rankings
Norwich places 149th in Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup rankings

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The National Association of College Directors of Athletics (NACDA) released the final results of the 2012-13 Division III Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings recently.

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757 Student Athletes Named to 2012-13 GNAC Academic All-Conference Team
757 Student Athletes Named to 2012-13 GNAC Academic All-Conference Team

BOSTON, Mass. – The Great Northeast Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the All-Academic Team for the 2012-13 academic calendar year. The squad consists of 757 student-athletes from 13 full-time and 12 affiliate member institutions...

GNAC Announces 2012-13 Commissioner’s Cup & Institutional Sportsmanship Honors
GNAC Announces 2012-13 Commissioner’s Cup & Institutional Sportsmanship Honors

BOSTON, Mass. – The Great Northeast Athletic Conference will is pleased to announce the 2012-13 conference winners of the Commissioner’s Cup and the Institutional Sportsmanship Awards.

JWU To Host Special Olympic Awareness Event on April 24
JWU To Host Special Olympic Awareness Event on April 24

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.

GNAC Recognizes Division III Week
GNAC Recognizes Division III Week

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.

JWU Wrestling Standout Everet Desilets Named 157 Pound Freshman Of The Year By D3Wrestle.com
JWU Wrestling Standout Everet Desilets Named 157 Pound Freshman Of The Year By D3Wrestle.com

Providence, R.I. – Johnson & Wales University wrestling standout Everet Desilets (Cranston, R.I.) has been named Freshman of the Year at 157 pounds by D3Wrestle.com, announced on Monday.

Cadets Baseball Take Part in "Read Across America"
Cadets Baseball Take Part in "Read Across America"

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.

Johnson & Wales Wrestling Team Ranks Fifth in the Nation Academically
Johnson & Wales Wrestling Team Ranks Fifth in the Nation Academically

Providence, R.I.– The Johnson & Wales University Wrestling team finished the 2012-13 campaign ranked fifth in the nation academically, announced by the National Wrestling Association. This is the third year in a row that the Wildcat’s wrestling team has been ranked in the top-five academically. JWU accomplished this feat by posting an overall team GPA of 3.48.

JWU's Lenhardt Places Sixth, Earns All-American Honors At NCAA Division III Wrestling Championship
JWU's Lenhardt Places Sixth, Earns All-American Honors At NCAA Division III Wrestling Championship

Junior wrestling standout Colin Lenhardt (Gloucester, Va.) notched a sixth-place finish at the 2013 NCAA Division III National Championship, held at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena over the weekend.

The End of an Era - Nelson to Retire as Suffolk AD
The End of an Era - Nelson to Retire as Suffolk AD

Boston, Mass. - Practically everyone at Suffolk University felt it would be an afterthought. After all, Jim Nelson’s illustrious career had moved into its 46th year with no sign of decelerating

GNAC Well Represented at 2013 NCAA Convention
GNAC Well Represented at 2013 NCAA Convention

GRAPEVINE, Texas - The National Collegiate Athletic Associate (NCAA) is hosting its annual convention for administrators, coaches and student-athletes this week in Grapevine, Texas. Several members of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference have made the trip out west to partake in the workshops, discussion panels and festivities.

Mount Ida Men's Soccer Helps with Franklin Park Clean Up
Mount Ida Men's Soccer Helps with Franklin Park Clean Up

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.

Suffolk University Athletics Holds Annual Breakfast With Santa
Suffolk University Athletics Holds Annual Breakfast With Santa

The Suffolk University Athletics Department held their annual Breakfast With Santa on Friday, December 7th.