Athletics

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Academics What are the Eligibility Requirements for Student-Athletes in College? 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’re a parent looking for advice for parents of high school seniors with college sports dreams,… August 5, 2026
Academics Across Two Courts: A Student-Athlete’s Journey from Spain to Connecticut Laia Albàs Ferrer came to UB to play basketball. She will leave as a published author. Originally from a small town near Barcelona, Spain,… July 16, 2026
Academics How Do Sports Help Students Academically? Engaging in physical activity and sports is a great way to stay in shape and achieve an overall healthy lifestyle — not to mention… July 14, 2026
Academics The Rise of Women’s Flag Football at University of Bridgeport When Kwadir Delgado-McIntyre arrived for his interview, he was already dressed in purple. “They gave me some gear,” he laughed, “and I like it.”… June 22, 2026
Academics Lindsey Rywolt Balances Mat and Medicine For University of Bridgeport sophomore Lindsey Rywolt, precision matters, whether she is calculating weight classes before a match or preparing for a future career… June 4, 2026
Academics How to Respond to a College Coach Email Professional communication is an essential part of the recruitment process for collegiate athletes. Just like improving your sports skills, it takes practice and refinement.… February 11, 2026
Academics What Degree Is Best For Sports Management? If you’re passionate about sports and want to turn that passion into a career, you’ve probably wondered: What degree is best for sports management?… November 4, 2025
Athletics University of Bridgeport Announces Class of 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame University of Bridgeport’s department of Athletics is proud to announce the selection of three exceptional Purple Knights for induction into UB’s Athletic Hall of… August 6, 2025
Athletics Bridgeport Names Ryan McAleavey to Lead the Men’s Lacrosse Program University of Bridgeport’s director of athletics, Anthony Vitti, has announced the hiring of Ryan McAleavey as the new head coach of the Purple Knights’… July 21, 2025
Athletics University of Bridgeport Alum Named to Small College Basketball Hall of Fame University of Bridgeport (UB) men’s basketball legend Lambert Shell (’92, ’96, ’08) was announced as a member of the Small College Basketball’s Hall of… June 5, 2025