https://www.wpupioneers.com/rss.aspx?path=genLatest news items for William Paterson University Athleticsen-us60https://wpupioneers.com/news/2020/8/18/baseball-covid-related-updates.aspxhttps://wpupioneers.com/news/2020/8/18/baseball-covid-related-updates.aspxBaseball, Men's Basketball, Football, Men's Soccer, Athletic Dept, Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Basketball, Field Hockey, Softball, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Golf

COVID-19 Competition Changes]]>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:37:00 EST59866https://wpupioneers.com/news/2026/5/27/athletic-dept-congratulations-to-the-wp-athletics-class-of-2026.aspxhttps://wpupioneers.com/news/2026/5/27/athletic-dept-congratulations-to-the-wp-athletics-class-of-2026.aspxBaseball, Men's Basketball, Football, Men's Soccer, Athletic Dept, Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Basketball, Field Hockey, Softball, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Golf

The William Paterson University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to congratulate its former student-athletes (who exhausted their eligibility) and departmental staff who received bachelor's degrees May 28 at the Prudential Center in Newark, and master's degrees May 21 at Wightman Stadium on campus. The following 82 individuals completed their degree requirements last summer, this spring (January or May 2026), or this summer.]]>2026 Undergraduate CommencementWed, 27 May 2026 10:49:00 EST112169https://wpupioneers.com/news/2026/4/15/athletic-dept-pioneers-honor-72-individuals-at-senior-intercollegiate-athletics-and-club-sports-awards-reception.aspxhttps://wpupioneers.com/news/2026/4/15/athletic-dept-pioneers-honor-72-individuals-at-senior-intercollegiate-athletics-and-club-sports-awards-reception.aspxBaseball, Men's Basketball, Football, Men's Soccer, Athletic Dept, Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Basketball, Field Hockey, Softball, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Golf

The William Paterson University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation honored the accomplishments of its 72 individuals at its annual Senior Intercollegiate Athletics and Club Sports Awards Reception April 15 in the University Commons Ballrooms.]]>2026 WP Intercollegiate Athletics and Club Sports Awards ReceptionWed, 15 Apr 2026 15:15:00 EST512137https://wpupioneers.com/news/2026/3/23/athletic-dept-wp-intercollegiate-athletics-and-recreation-recognizes-138-students-for-academic-achievements.aspxhttps://wpupioneers.com/news/2026/3/23/athletic-dept-wp-intercollegiate-athletics-and-recreation-recognizes-138-students-for-academic-achievements.aspxBaseball, Men's Basketball, Football, Men's Soccer, Athletic Dept, Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Basketball, Field Hockey, Softball, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Golf, Recreation

The William Paterson Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation acknowledged its 138 students who maintained a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average while completing a minimum of three semesters at WP, hosting a reception March 24 on campus.]]>2025-26 WP Academic Awards LuncheonMon, 23 Mar 2026 14:40:00 EST512093https://wpupioneers.com/news/2025/11/6/athletic-dept-mens-swimming-and-diving-vs-st-josephs-long-island-video-highlights-nov-4-2025.aspxhttps://wpupioneers.com/news/2025/11/6/athletic-dept-mens-swimming-and-diving-vs-st-josephs-long-island-video-highlights-nov-4-2025.aspxAthletic Dept, Men's Swimming and Diving

The William Paterson men's swimming and diving team defeated St. Josephs-Long Island 191-51 Nov. 4 at Wightman pool.]]>Men's Swimming and Diving vs. St. Josephs-Long Island HighlightsThu, 6 Nov 2025 11:34:00 EST511902https://wpupioneers.com/news/2025/8/26/athletic-dept-sakelakos-tabbed-assistant-athletic-trainer.aspxhttps://wpupioneers.com/news/2025/8/26/athletic-dept-sakelakos-tabbed-assistant-athletic-trainer.aspxAthletic Dept

Christina Sakelakos '19 was named the new assistant athletic trainer at William Paterson in August of 2025.]]>Christina Sakelakos Named Assistant Athletic TrainerTue, 26 Aug 2025 15:24:00 EST511747https://wpupioneers.com/news/2025/6/16/athletic-dept-ed-gurka-announces-retirement-after-49-successful-seasons-leading-william-patersons-swimming-and-diving-programs.aspxhttps://wpupioneers.com/news/2025/6/16/athletic-dept-ed-gurka-announces-retirement-after-49-successful-seasons-leading-william-patersons-swimming-and-diving-programs.aspxAthletic Dept, Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving

WAYNE, N.J. – After 49 successful seasons on the William Paterson University pool deck, men's and women's swimming and diving head coach Ed Gurka has announced his retirement effective July 1, 2025.]]>Ed GurkaMon, 16 Jun 2025 13:38:00 EST511740https://wpupioneers.com/news/2025/5/20/athletic-dept-congratulations-to-the-class-of-2025.aspxhttps://wpupioneers.com/news/2025/5/20/athletic-dept-congratulations-to-the-class-of-2025.aspxBaseball, Men's Basketball, Football, Men's Soccer, Athletic Dept, Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Basketball, Field Hockey, Softball, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Golf

WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to congratulate its former student-athletes (who exhausted their eligibility) and departmental staff who received bachelor's degrees May 20 at the Prudential Center in Newark, and master's degrees May 22 at the Sports and Recreation Center on campus. The following 74 individuals completed their degree requirements last summer, this spring (January or May 2025), or this summer.]]>Tue, 20 May 2025 13:32:00 EST511737https://wpupioneers.com/news/2025/4/23/athletic-dept-pioneers-honor-66-individuals-at-senior-intercollegiate-athletics-and-club-sports-awards-reception.aspxhttps://wpupioneers.com/news/2025/4/23/athletic-dept-pioneers-honor-66-individuals-at-senior-intercollegiate-athletics-and-club-sports-awards-reception.aspxBaseball, Men's Basketball, Football, Men's Soccer, Athletic Dept, Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Basketball, Softball, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Golf, Recreation

2024-25 SENIOR VIDEO]]>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:58:00 EST511729https://wpupioneers.com/news/2025/3/27/athletic-dept-wp-intercollegiate-athletics-and-recreation-recognizes-120-students-for-academic-achievements.aspxhttps://wpupioneers.com/news/2025/3/27/athletic-dept-wp-intercollegiate-athletics-and-recreation-recognizes-120-students-for-academic-achievements.aspxBaseball, Men's Basketball, Football, Men's Soccer, Athletic Dept, Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Basketball, Field Hockey, Softball, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Golf, Recreation

WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation acknowledged its 120 students who maintained a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average while completing a minimum of three semesters at WP.]]>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:12:00 EST511692