Gallaudet to join Atlantic East as associate member in men's and women's swimming and diving, effective Fall 2020
LANCASTER, Pa. – Commissioner
Jessica Huntley and the Atlantic East Conference is proud to announce another affiliate addition to the league, welcoming Gallaudet University as an associate member in men’s and women’s swimming and diving, effective Fall 2020.
"We are thrilled to welcome Gallaudet University to the Atlantic East as affiliate members in men's and women's swimming and diving," said Huntley. "The addition of Gallaudet will continue to grow the strength of our conference swimming and diving schedule and enhance the championship experience for our student-athletes."
Gallaudet, currently a member of the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC), will join Cabrini University, Immaculata University, Marymount (Va.) University, Marywood University, Cedar Crest College and St. Mary’s College of Maryland as participating members in men’s and women’s swimming and diving. The Bison will be immediately eligible for all-conference awards and the conference’s swimming and diving championships.
"We are appreciative of all Atlantic East members for accepting us as an associate member of the conference for men’s and women’s swimming. We are excited about the opportunities our student-athletes will experience while competing in the Atlantic East and we look forward to making our beautiful facilities, in the nation’s capital, available to the conference for future meets," said Gallaudet University President Roberta "Bobbi" Cordano.
Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. GU is located in our nation’s capital in Washington, D.C.
"We are delighted to be joining the Atlantic East as an associate member and for allowing our student-athletes the chance to compete and socialize with other distinguished institutions within the conference. We want to thank the Atlantic East members for this opportunity and we are excited to share our excellent swimming facilities with our new friends here in Washington, D.C.," said Gallaudet University Athletic Director Victor Mansure.
Gallaudet joins the Atlantic East after competing in the NEAC for the last 10 years (2010-20). The NEAC is no longer sponsoring men’s and women’s swimming and diving. While a member of the NEAC, Gallaudet won four men’s championships (2011, ’12, ’14, ’20) and one women’s championship (2011). In May, GU announced the hire of Nick Pezzarossi as the new men's and women's swimming and diving head coach.
About Gallaudet
Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. For more information about Gallaudet University, please visit
www.gallaudet.edu and visit the Bison athletics homepage at
www.gallaudetathletics.com.