Athletics have always been an important facet of the Vassar experience. In addition to our 23 NCAA Division III varsity teams and four varsity club teams, we offer a robust range of activities for the entire community.
The 2024–25 season was historic for Vassar Athletics. The Brewers finished 46th in the Division III Learfield Directors’ Cup, placing in the top 11 percent nationally for the first time. Teams won championships, advanced to national tournaments, and women’s rugby earned its fourth Division II national title. Student-athletes excelled in the classroom, launched the Athletics Hall of Fame, and celebrated major facility upgrades that will boost competition and enhance their experience.
Ten individuals and three teams spanning 150 years of Vassar athletics history were inducted into the College’s first Athletics Hall of Fame class in ceremonies at the Athletics and Fitness Center during Reunion Weekend.
Sophomore Haley Schoenegge defended her 1500 meters national title along with securing First Team All-American in the 5000 meters while junior Jahmilia Dennis earned Second Team All-American honors in the triple jump in her first NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships appearance on Saturday
The Vassar Department of Athletics and Physical Education is honored to announce the selection of 10 exceptional individuals and three historic teams to the inaugural class of the Vassar Athletics Hall of Fame.
The title is Vassar’s ninth overall and stops a 13-year run of championships for Skidmore. JuniorIris Li(Palo Alto, CA) clinched the victory in a third set tie breaker on her way to being named the event’s Most Outstanding Performer.
Sophomore Sean Miller earned his first career outdoor 800 meters title and senior Max Bergman finished with his career-best total in the decathlon to lead the Vassar Men’s Track and Field team to a seventh place finish at the Liberty League Outdoor Championships at RIT on Saturday.
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced the Hall of Fame Class of 2025, featuring Dr. Sharon Beverly among its inductees.
