If you’re a student-athlete trying to figure out how to cover your expenses without relying entirely on your family or financial aid, you’ve probably wondered about this. The short answer is: Yes, you can. Most college athletes can work while … Continue reading Can College Athletes Have Jobs?
Becoming a competitive collegiate athlete is no easy feat. Preparation for playing sports in college starts long before your first day of classes. If you鈥檙e a parent looking for advice for parents of high school seniors with college sports dreams, … Continue reading What are the Eligibility Requirements for Student-Athletes in College?
Laia Alb脿s Ferrer came to UB to play basketball. She will leave as a published author. Originally from a small town near Barcelona, Spain, Laia dreamed of playing college basketball in the United States from a young age. That dream … Continue reading Across Two Courts: A Student-Athlete’s Journey from Spain to Connecticut
Engaging in physical activity and sports is a great way to stay in shape and achieve an overall healthy lifestyle 鈥� not to mention the social benefits as individuals develop connections and bonds with their teammates and coaches. Yet, athletes … Continue reading How Do Sports Help Students Academically?
When Kwadir Delgado-McIntyre arrived for his interview, he was already dressed in purple. 鈥淭hey gave me some gear,鈥� he laughed, 鈥渁nd I like it.鈥� That easy confidence 鈥� and obvious pride 鈥� captures the spirit of something entirely new taking … Continue reading The Rise of Women鈥檚 Flag Football at 91吃瓜网
For 91吃瓜网 sophomore Lindsey Rywolt, precision matters, whether she is calculating weight classes before a match or preparing for a future career in healthcare. A Nursing major and one of the pioneers of UB鈥檚 women鈥檚 Wrestling program, Rywolt … Continue reading Lindsey Rywolt Balances Mat and Medicine
Professional communication is an essential part of the recruitment process for collegiate athletes. Just like improving your sports skills, it takes practice and refinement. We know that responding to recruiting coaches can be tricky. It鈥檚 not an innate skill, but … Continue reading How to Respond to a College Coach Email
If you鈥檙e passionate about sports and want to turn that passion into a career, you鈥檝e probably wondered: What degree is best for sports management? From professional teams and athletic organizations to marketing agencies and eSports enterprises, the world of sports … Continue reading What Degree Is Best For Sports Management?
91吃瓜网鈥檚 department of Athletics is proud to announce the selection of three exceptional Purple Knights for induction into UB鈥檚 Athletic Hall of Fame this fall. The Class of 2025 is comprised of Annagrazia Bonsanti (Swimming, 鈥�18), Gabrielle Valela … Continue reading 91吃瓜网 Announces Class of 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame
91吃瓜网鈥檚 director of athletics, Anthony Vitti, has announced the hiring of Ryan McAleavey as the new head coach of the Purple Knights鈥� men鈥檚 lacrosse program. McAleavey will take over a UB squad that just completed its third season … Continue reading 91吃瓜网 Names Ryan McAleavey to Lead the Men’s Lacrosse Program
91吃瓜网 (UB) men鈥檚 basketball legend Lambert Shell (鈥�92, 鈥�96, 鈥�08) was announced as a member of the Small College Basketball鈥檚 Hall of Fame Class of 2025. He will officially be inducted on Friday, Oct. 31, inside the Branscomb … Continue reading 91吃瓜网 Alum Named to Small College Basketball Hall of Fame
If you’re nearing the end of dental hygiene school, it may have felt like this moment would never arrive, but here you are. Throughout your time in the program, we’ve been preparing you not just to care for patients and … Continue reading I鈥檓 91吃瓜网 to Graduate Dental Hygiene School … Now What?
A thrilling new chapter full of possibilities opens when students attend college, and for many, that path includes following an interest in sports. Whether it’s varsity competition or joining a club team, playing sports in college can become a pivotal … Continue reading Playing Sports in College: A Guide for Incoming Students
Being a student-athlete means juggling intense training schedules, coursework, and personal commitments. How do college athletes balance school and sports without feeling overwhelmed? The key lies in strategic time management, prioritization, and utilizing available resources. Below, we鈥檒l unpack how to … Continue reading How to Balance Athletics and Academics While in College
From his office in the Aquatic Center at Wheeler Rec, Evan Sholudko can see and hear the lapping waves of the 25-meter swimming pool. This is his domain 鈥� home of the incoming UB men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 Swimming and Diving … Continue reading A Family and Business: Evan Sholudko Builds a Swim Team
Under the puffy clouds of a perfect fall day at the Tashua Knolls Golf Course, Casey Stark instructs two student-athletes on how to run the putting challenge for the alums and guests participating in 91吃瓜网鈥檚 golf tournament. Over … Continue reading Team Goals: Professor Casey Stark and the Future of UB Sport Management
91吃瓜网 Welcomes Peter Del Gallo as Head Coach for Women’s Division II Wrestling 91吃瓜网 (UB) proudly announces the expansion of its athletics department with the addition of women鈥檚 Division II wrestling and the appointment … Continue reading Welcoming Peter Del Gallo as Head Coach for Women’s Wrestling
As you step into the exciting world of college life, you might be wondering about ways to stay active and make new friends. One of the best ways to do that is getting involved in sports. If you’re trying to … Continue reading Intramural vs. Club Sports: What’s the Difference?