DC officials launch bid to host 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mayor Muriel Bowser and Events DC are pushing for the District to be considered in the bid for the 2026 World Cup.
Sports
Men’s basketball coaching staff to host coaching symposium
360 Mentoring will provide an opportunity for prominent Black coaches, scouts, administrators and athletic directors to share their industry expertise.
Former women’s basketball standout opts out of WNBA season
Jones said she will use her time off the court to “focus on personal, social and familial growth.”
Officials pilot career development program with student-athletes
The initiative was rolled out last semester with the women’s basketball squad and will be integrated across the University over the next three years.
Former athletic director received $1.3 million in severance last year
Former Athletic Director Patrick Nero received $1.3 million dollars in severance payments during the 2019 fiscal year, according to a financial disclosure.
Former men’s basketball head coach lands at George Mason
Joseph served as the head coach of the men’s basketball program for three seasons, starting as an interim head coach in 2016.
Vogel, more than a dozen teams condemn and vow to fight racial injustice
Athletic Director Tanya Vogel and members of the GW athletics community speak out against racism and push for social justice.
Volleyball bolsters 2020 roster with Greek signee
In Greece, Markella Lanara played for The Moraitis School, where she was named the top blocker in the conference.
Women's basketball welcomes transfer guard
Nikitinaite is transferring from Northern Illinois, where she averaged eight points and 3.4 rebounds per game.
Men’s basketball lands first Class of 2025 recruit
Gapare was a member of New Zealand’s international team at the U15 Oceania Championship in 2018.