Stories

Jan. 11, 2021

Hard work and determination, traits he acquired as a Vassar student-athlete, led Bobby Kinne ’18 to a key role in the 2020 World Series.

Mar. 19, 2020

Matthew Vassar emphasized the importance of athletics and physical education when he founded the college, and its students, coaches and administrators have followed his lead ever since.

Mar. 16, 2020

As the COVID-19 virus continued to change lives worldwide, Vassar’s Senior Officers were working with students, faculty, and administrators to prepare for the myriad changes triggered by the pandemic.

Mar. 5, 2020

When Cristina Lopez ’20 was in elementary school in suburban Baltimore, her mother founded a recreational field hockey program. Lopez loved soccer, but she was something less than enthusiastic about playing field hockey. “Mom played when she was at Middlebury College, and she kind of dragged me to practices in the new league she started,” Lopez recalled.

Feb. 14, 2020

The third annual Brewers Fund Challenge, Brew3D, begins at 9:00 am February 27, with some new twists that include a three-division system for team competition and prizes for the most creative team videos.

Dec. 18, 2019

The Vassar community witnessed some remarkable events and achievements in 2019. Here are some of the highlights:

Jan. 31, 2019

Last year, the Brewers athletes, alumnae/i, and fans raised $190,284 in 27 hours in support of our 27 teams. We hope to reach even greater heights this year! On Thursday, February 7, Vassar will host another 27-hour fund raising challenge #27Brew2. Go Brewers!

Nov. 7, 2018

The field hockey, women’s soccer and women’s rugby teams launch post-season play on Saturday.

Nov. 7, 2018

The rugby team (11-0) advances to Round of 16 of the USA Rugby Fall Nationals.

Oct. 18, 2018

During the second half of October, Vassar athletes and athletic venues will be awash in pink in observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Mar. 12, 2018

Vassar men’s volleyball player Matthew Knigge ’18, one of the most decorated student athletes in the college’s history, is one of 24 athletes across the country to be named to the NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Feb. 16, 2018

Junior hitter Devan Gallagher is the first Vassar women’s volleyball player to earn a spot on the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American Second Team and the sixth athlete in Vassar history to be named to the Academic All-American Team.

Dec. 13, 2017

In 2017, Vassar Cross Country had its best showing in the program’s history, finishing 8^th in a 42-team field at the Atlantic Regional NCAA qualifying meet. Michael Scarlett ’18 capped his Vassar cross country career by earning a spot in the NCAA Division III championship race.

Nov. 28, 2017

For the third straight year in a row and the fourth time in the last five years, the Vassar women’s rugby team will compete in the national championship tournament, the Final 4.

Nov. 8, 2017

Vassar teams wore pink socks, pink shoelaces, pink caps, and pink pre-game warm-up gear during Think Pink Week, a nationwide event established to raise awareness about breast cancer.

May. 24, 2017

Vassar’s men’s volleyball team enjoyed one of the most successful seasons of any varsity squad in the college’s history this year, finishing with a 26-7 record, two All-Americans, and a berth to the NCAA Division III Championships.

Apr. 21, 2017

Vassar alums in metropolitan areas from coast to coast are involved in burgeoning urban squash programs that help youngsters achieve in academics as well as squash.

Apr. 17, 2017

Vassar’s rugby teams spent Spring Break in Barcelona for what Coach Tony Brown describes as equal parts team bonding and “just plain fun.” It was the teams’ 15th such overseas trip in the last 35 years.

Apr. 10, 2017

Vassar recently recognized the important role athletics plays in the social and intellectual development of many of its students by launching the Brewers Fund, a new initiative to support student-athletes, coaches, and staff.

Feb. 24, 2017

Associate Head Track Coach Justin Harris is working with the USA National Bobsled and Skeleton Team in the run-up to next year’s winter Olympics, using his expertise in biomechanics to help them shave hundredths of a second off of their starting-line sprints.