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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 1, 2026) – 50 Golden Bears were recognized by Athletics Director, Jenn Kolins, and the entire athletics department on Thursday, April 30, 2026, for their excellence in the classroom and in their sport.]]>Chi Alpha Sigma Background 2Fri, 1 May 2026 12:35:00 EST412514https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/3/9/general-golden-bears-quick-start-noticed-by-conference-in-first-2026-softball-weekly-awards.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/3/9/general-golden-bears-quick-start-noticed-by-conference-in-first-2026-softball-weekly-awards.aspxGeneral

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 9, 2026) – The Conference of New England (CNE) has announced their first Softball Weekly Awards of the 2026 season, and two Golden Bears find themselves receiving honors for their performances in their two wins last week in Florida.]]>SB ATOW 3.9.26Mon, 9 Mar 2026 16:02:00 EST412369https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/2/11/general-now-accepting-2026-downes-hall-of-fame-nominations.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2026/2/11/general-now-accepting-2026-downes-hall-of-fame-nominations.aspxGeneral

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (February 11, 2025) – The Western New England University Athletics Department is excited to announce that they are now accepting nominations for the Arthur William "Red" Downes Hall of Fame Class of 2026.]]>Downes HOF 2024 Nomination Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:32:00 EST412301https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2025/12/18/general-cne-names-julie-beer-as-commissioner.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2025/12/18/general-cne-names-julie-beer-as-commissioner.aspxGeneral

BEVERLY, Mass. — The Conference of New England (CNE) is thrilled to announce Interim Commissioner Julie Beer has been appointed as the league's Commissioner, effective Monday, January 5th. Beer has held the post with an interim title since September 15, and will become the league's third full-time Commissioner since the position was created in 2007.]]>CNE CommishThu, 18 Dec 2025 12:01:00 EST412214https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2025/12/15/general-mens-wrestling-to-host-johnson-wales-university-wednesday.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2025/12/15/general-mens-wrestling-to-host-johnson-wales-university-wednesday.aspxGeneral, Men's Wrestling

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (December 15, 2025) – The Western New England men's wrestling team will host Johnson & Wales University at the Anthony S. Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center on Wednesday, December 17, at 12:00 PM, a scheduling change from the original match that was set to take place in Providence, Rhode Island.]]>Schedule Update 12/2 GamesMon, 15 Dec 2025 13:29:00 EST412209https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2025/10/6/football-johnson-miller-lamontagne-and-smith-all-earn-golden-bear-athletes-of-the-week.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2025/10/6/football-johnson-miller-lamontagne-and-smith-all-earn-golden-bear-athletes-of-the-week.aspxFootball, General, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Women's Tennis

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 6, 2025) – Four Western New England student-athletes have been named Golden Bear Athletes of the Week this week following outstanding competition on their respective playing surfaces this past week. The four Golden Bears that have been honored this week marks a new weekly high.]]>GB ATOW 10.6.25Mon, 6 Oct 2025 15:29:00 EST312031https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2025/9/12/general-one-week-left-to-register-for-downes-athletic-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2025/9/12/general-one-week-left-to-register-for-downes-athletic-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony.aspxGeneral

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 12, 2025) – The Western New England University Athletics Department is hosting the 26th annual Downes Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony on October 3, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM, with the RSVP date being September 19, 2025.]]>Downes HOF 2024 Nomination Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00:00 EST411966https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2025/9/5/general-ticketing-and-concessions-policies-announced-for-the-2025-football-season.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2025/9/5/general-ticketing-and-concessions-policies-announced-for-the-2025-football-season.aspxGeneral

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 5, 2025) – The Western New England Athletics Department has announced their ticket and concessions policy for the 2025 Football season.]]>Golden Bear Stadium Tickets StoryFri, 5 Sep 2025 10:30:00 EST411945https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2025/8/12/general-western-new-england-universitys-downes-athletic-hall-of-fame-class-of-2025-announced.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2025/8/12/general-western-new-england-universitys-downes-athletic-hall-of-fame-class-of-2025-announced.aspxGeneral

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (August 12, 2025) – The Western New England Athletics Department has officially revealed the four members of the Downes Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The class is comprised of Chris Body '08 (Men's Lacrosse), Jim Maples '10 (Men's Soccer), Grace Kucharski '15 (Women's Volleyball/Softball) and Braxton Obi Etuka '18 (Football). They will all be recognized on Friday, October 3, 2025, during the Downes Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner, which marks the start of Golden Bear Weekend on campus.]]>HOF 2025 ImageTue, 12 Aug 2025 13:00:00 EST411930https://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2025/7/16/general-western-new-england-athletics-to-host-26th-annual-golf-classic.aspxhttps://wnegoldenbears.com/news/2025/7/16/general-western-new-england-athletics-to-host-26th-annual-golf-classic.aspxGeneral

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Western New England Athletics Department has opened registration for its 26th Annual WNE Athletics Golf Classic. The event will be hosted at The Ranch Golf Club in Southwick, Massachusetts, on September 29, 2025.]]>Golf Classic 2025Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:14:00 EST411918