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The Phoenix claimed its seventh women’s team Coastal Athletic Association conference title in the past eight years on Oct. 30, 2026, at Bethpage State Park in New York.

Six standout Phoenix who made exceptional and lasting impacts on �鶹��Ƶ Athletics have been elected to �鶹��Ƶ Sports Hall of Fame. The Class Of 2025-26 will be inducted Sept. 19.

At once bold and familiar, �鶹��Ƶ Athletics’ new visual identity that was unveiled in August signals a new era for the Phoenix. We explore the thinking behind the new look, trace the marks and mascots that have represented �鶹��Ƶ Athletics and hear from the students who brought them to life.

A look back at the evolution of �鶹��Ƶ’s athletics identity

Reflections from �鶹��Ƶ mascots past and present

Mike Kennedy ’91 P’22 has enjoyed a storied career with �鶹��Ƶ Baseball, first as a player and later as head coach. This year, Kennedy clinched his 900th career win after nearly 30 years coaching the Phoenix.

Since graduating from �鶹��Ƶ, the journalism major has quickly built a career creating content for the University of Pittsburgh’s football and basketball programs.

The innovative partnership pairs commercial jersey patch with mental health support for student-athletes.

The couple’s gift continues a decades-long tradition of investing in student success and �鶹��Ƶ’s iconic learning environment.

�鶹��Ƶ is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.