http://www.brownbears.com en-us en-us http://www.brownbears.com/general/2013seniorawards The Fifth Annual Brown Athletics Senior Celebration and Awards Luncheon was held at Andrews Dining Hall on Monday, May 20, 2013. Over 275 student-athletes, coaches, staff and distinguished guests were in attendance at the banquet to celebrate another year of success in competition, in the classroom and in the community. President Christina Paxson and Director of Athletics Jack Hayes each took the opportunity to address the room and acknowledge the accomplishments and contributions of the class of 2013. Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/2013seniorawards 2013-05-21T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/2013_AcademicAtLarge Three Brown student-athletes - two seniors and one junior - have been selected to the Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District At-Large team. On the men’s side, senior men’s lacrosse player Clay Del Prince (Hamburg, NY) and senior fencer Kelly McGuire (Park City, UT) earned First Team honors, while junior gymnast Michelle Shnayder (Lincolnshire, IL) was a First Team honoree on the Women’s At-Large team. All three will now advance to the Academic All-America national ballot. Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/2013_AcademicAtLarge 2013-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/ivyneulion42613 The Ivy League, one of the nation’s most diverse and successful intercollegiate athletics conferences, has partnered with NeuLion, Inc. (TSX: NLN), the leading enabler and provider of live and on-demand content to Internet-connected devices, to create the conference’s first-ever digital sports network. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/ivyneulion42613 2013-04-26T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/2013readingweek Monday, April 8th marked the start of Reading Week in the Providence Public School system, and for the first time Brown University’s Athletic Department participated in the local community’s effort to join the nationwide initiative that seeks to get children more interested in reading. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/2013readingweek 2013-04-18T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/Ac.All-Ivywinter2013 The Ivy League announced its list of winter Academic All-Ivy honorees, with 10 Brown student-athletes recognized for their excellence on and off the field. The student-athletes were starters or key reserves on their varsity sports teams, and carry a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/Ac.All-Ivywinter2013 2013-04-11T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/studentsvolunteer At the end of April, Caroline King ’13, a forward on the women’s basketball team, will travel to western Nepal to continue her work with Nyaya Health, an organization focused on providing medical care in the area. King is also the founder of Hoops for Hope, a program that has partnered with the Providence chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation to raise around $2,000 and is based partly on the men’s ice hockey program Goals for Good. King has also volunteered at two local elementary schools, one of which is the Vartan Gregorian Elementary school at Fox Point. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/studentsvolunteer 2013-03-15T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/blizzard_2813 Due to the impending blizzard that is projected to hit the New England area over the next few days, several changes (outlined below) have been made to the Brown Athletics’ competition schedule for the upcoming weekend. Any additional schedule changes and cancellations will be released on brownbears.com as soon as information becomes available. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/blizzard_2813 2013-02-07T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/newhirespromotions Brown Director of Athletics Jack Hayes has announced a series of staff promotions and new Athletic Department personnel hires. Robert Kenneally was promoted to Executive Associate Director of Athletics, and Jeanne Carhart was promoted to Associate Director of Athletic Communications. In addition, Meredith Scarlata was recently hired as Associate Director of Athletics for Finance, and Kelly Lee was named Brown Athletics’ Ticket Manager. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/newhirespromotions 2012-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/HOF2012 The Brown University Athletics Hall of Fame will induct seven new members and one team at its 39th Induction Dinner on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Westin Hotel. The inductees into the Hall of Fame are Lindsay A. Taylor ’01 (Track & Field), Zachary D. Burns ’99 (Football), Darren G. Eales ’95 (Soccer), Michelle Pagliaro Haywood ’94 (Basketball), Sharon Cleary Eastman ’91 (Diving), John G. McMahon ’91 (Lacrosse), the 1984-1985 Women’s Swimming & Diving Team, and Bruce D. Yeutter ’57, who will be presented with the Paul L. Maddock ’33 Award for service to Brown Athletics. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/HOF2012 2012-10-31T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/TitleIX_40thAnniversary The Brown University Department of Athletics hosted a pair of events on Wednesday, October 10th, commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Title IX's enactment. Athletic and academic administrators, coaches and students gathered to remember the past, to celebrate the present, and to discuss the continued support and evolution for all involved in women's sports. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/TitleIX_40thAnniversary 2012-10-11T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/riil913 Brown Athletics and the Rhode Island Interscholastic League have reached an agreement for RIIL Championship in basketball, ice hockey, swimming & diving, lacrosse and track & field to be held on the Brown University campus in an announcement made by Brown Athletic Director Jack Hayes and RIIL Executive Director Tom Mezzanotte. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/riil913 2012-09-13T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/crossland_brett Providence, RI- Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach Brett Crossland finished the Ironman U.S. Championship in 11 hours on Saturday, Aug. 11 in New York City. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/crossland_brett 2012-08-16T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/Khairallah_Maureen Providence, RI- Brown University head strength & conditioning coach Brandon O’Neall has recently announced the addition of Maureen Khairallah to his staff. She will be an integral part of the strength and conditioning program at Brown University, serving all 37 varsity athletic teams. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/Khairallah_Maureen 2012-08-10T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/tickets8112 - Individual game tickets are now on sale for Brown’s fall sports, including Football, Men’s Soccer and Women’s Soccer. Tickets are available at the box office, via the phone and online. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/tickets8112 2012-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/weblaunch2012 Brown Athletics’ official web site, brownbears.com, has undergone a complete redesign with its web provider, Presto Sports, introducing a fresh, cleaner design. The updated site will feature larger images, 10 rotating stories on its main page and for each sport page, enhanced video and an engaging consumer interface. The new web site was officially launched on June 28, 2012. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/weblaunch2012 2012-06-28T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/ncaaapr2012 For the seventh-straight year, the Ivy League sits at the top of the most recent NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) data released by the NCAA national office. Brown Athletics continued its academic excellence and, for the second straight year, ranked second in the nation out of 335 NCAA Division I schools. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/ncaaapr2012 2012-06-21T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/rosssimons Brown University Athletics and Ross Simons Jewelers announced an extension of their long-term association. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/rosssimons 2012-06-20T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/2012AAA.html Providence, R.I. – The Ivy League released its list of student-athletes selected for 2012 spring Academic All-Ivy, with 10 Brown student-athletes being recognized. The five females and five males were starters or key reserves on an officially recognized varsity team with a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/2012AAA.html 2012-06-19T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/fields060412 With a look to the future, Brown Athletics has launched a major initiative to reshape the Erickson Athletic Complex with a donor-funded fields/facility improvement project that features a new field hockey complex, the addition of artificial grass to Stevenson Field, improved lighting, and drainage throughout the complex. Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/fields060412 2012-06-04T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/2012_senior_banquet The Fourth Annual Brown Athletics Senior Celebration and Awards Banquet was held at Andrews Dining Hall on Friday, May 18, 2012. Over 170 student-athletes, representing Brown’s 37 intercollegiate sports, along with coaches and distinguished guests, were in attendance at the banquet to celebrate an exceptional year of success on the playing field, in the classroom and in the community. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/2012_senior_banquet 2012-05-22T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/Berman041812 ESPN’s Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Chris Berman ’77 is coming back-back-back-back to Brown University to speak with students, alumni, faculty and staff on Wednesday, April 18th, starting at 7:00 p.m. at MacMillan Hall, located at 167 Thayer Street in Providence. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/Berman041812 2012-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/fitnesscenter41612 The unofficial grand opening of Brown University’s Nelson Fitness Center, Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center, the Dave Zucconi ’55 Strength and Conditioning Center and the Ittleson Quad will take place the week of April 16-20, with activities for students, faculty and staff. The new complex is located at the corner of Hope and Cushing streets, site of the former Smith Swim Center. The official Corporation dedication is scheduled for Friday, May 25, during commencement weekend. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/fitnesscenter41612 2012-04-16T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/041112academicai The Ivy League released its winter list of Academic All-Ivy honorees, with 10 Brown student-athletes being recognized. The five males and five females were starters or key reserves on their respective varsity athlete teams and carry a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/041112academicai 2012-04-11T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/040512adannouncement Jack Hayes, currently director of athletics at Hofstra University, has been named director of athletics at Brown University. Hayes will begin his work at Brown July 1, 2012, at the start of the 2012-13 academic year, succeeding Michael Goldberger. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/040512adannouncement 2012-04-05T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/adannouncement040412 The Brown University Athletic Department will announce the hiring of its new Athletic Director today at 1 p.m. The new Athletic Director will be replacing Michael Goldberger, who is retiring at the end of the academic year. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/adannouncement040412 2012-04-05T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/fall2011_Academicallivy The Ivy League released its fall list of Academic All-ivy honorees, with 10 Brown student-athletes being recognized. The five males and five females were starters or key reserves on their respective varsity teams and carry a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/fall2011_Academicallivy 2011-12-13T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/goldberger_retire In a message to the Brown University community, Brown President Ruth J. Simmons announced that Executive Director of Athletics Michael Goldberger will retire at the end of the current academic year. Goldberger has served the University for 38 years, including 10 years as director of admission. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/goldberger_retire 2011-12-13T05:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/marandino Roger Marandino, the head strength and conditioning coach at Brown since 1995, has stepped down to become the first assistant strength and conditioning coach with the Philadelphia Eagles. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/marandino 2011-07-25T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/061711aaa The countdown is on with less than two weeks left to support Brown Athletics for this current fiscal year (ending June 30th)! Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/061711aaa 2011-06-17T04:00:00Z http://www.brownbears.com/general/ncaa-apr2011 Brown University Athletics excelled once again in the NCAA Academic Progress report, with 22 Brown sports earning Public Recognition Awards, second best among all NCAA Division I schools. Ivy League institutions once again boasted the most teams honored among the 909 teams that earned 2010-11 NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) Public Recognition Awards, as announced by the NCAA. Wed, 18 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://www.brownbears.com/general/ncaa-apr2011 2011-05-18T04:00:00Z