https://athletics.wheaton.edu/rss.aspx?path=genLatest news items for Wheaton College Athleticsen-us60https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/6/2/general-wheaton-athletics-department-receives-ncaa-division-iii-grant-paige-andrews-to-join-thunder-athletics-in-a-new-role.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/6/2/general-wheaton-athletics-department-receives-ncaa-division-iii-grant-paige-andrews-to-join-thunder-athletics-in-a-new-role.aspxSoftball, General

Wheaton, Ill. – The Wheaton Athletics Department was awarded a NCAA Division III Opportunity Grant this spring. Wheaton received the Division III Pathway to Excellence Grant, providing funding for two years for the department to create an entry-level athletics administration position. The Wheaton Athletics Department was notified of receiving the grant in late February. The grant was based on Wheaton's proposal to create an Athletics Communications/Athletics Operations Coordinator position.]]>Paige AndrewsTue, 2 Jun 2026 14:30:00 CST1615424https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/27/general-thunder-student-athletes-in-winter-sports-earn-academic-recognition-from-the-cciw.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/27/general-thunder-student-athletes-in-winter-sports-earn-academic-recognition-from-the-cciw.aspxMen's Basketball, Wrestling, General, Women's Basketball, Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving, Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

]]>Soren Richardson and Tess BoyerMon, 27 Apr 2026 15:24:00 CST1615379https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/16/general-13-wheaton-student-athletes-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors-in-basketball-and-swimming.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/16/general-13-wheaton-student-athletes-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors-in-basketball-and-swimming.aspxMen's Basketball, General, Women's Basketball, Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving

Wheaton, Ill. – Recently 13 of Wheaton's student-athletes in winter sports were recognized as CSC Division III Academic All-District selections as part of the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America Program. These 13 Wheaton competitors join 23 Wheaton student-athletes that earned All-District awards in the fall. Wheaton had Academic All-District selections in all four of the winter programs: men's basketball, women's basketball, men's swimming & diving and women's swimming & diving.]]>Academic All-DistrictThu, 16 Apr 2026 17:57:00 CST1615351https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/9/general-wheaton-athletics-announces-its-inaugural-chi-alpha-sigma-athlete-academic-honor-society-class.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/4/9/general-wheaton-athletics-announces-its-inaugural-chi-alpha-sigma-athlete-academic-honor-society-class.aspxBaseball, Men's Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Softball, Swimming, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, General, Women's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving, Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field

Wheaton, Ill. – As part of its D3Week activities, Wheaton Athletics has announced its inaugural class for Chi Alpha Sigma, the national college athlete honor society. Chi Alpha Sigma was founded in 1996 by then DePauw University head football coach Nick Mourouzis.]]>Chi Alpha SigmaThu, 9 Apr 2026 14:08:00 CST1615335https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/2/24/general-thunder-student-athletes-in-2025-fall-sports-earn-academic-recognition-from-the-cciw.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/2/24/general-thunder-student-athletes-in-2025-fall-sports-earn-academic-recognition-from-the-cciw.aspxFootball, Women's Golf, Women's Tennis, Volleyball, General, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

PICTURED ABOVE: Louisa Brorson and Jack Krahel are Wheaton's Jack Swartz Award honorees for fall sports in 2025]]>Louisa Brorson and Jack KrahelTue, 24 Feb 2026 13:55:00 CST1615252https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/1/7/general-23-wheaton-student-athletes-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors-in-four-sports.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2026/1/7/general-23-wheaton-student-athletes-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors-in-four-sports.aspxFootball, Volleyball, General, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer

Wheaton, Ill. – Four of Wheaton's fall sports produced a total of 23 CSC Division III Academic All-District selections as part of the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America Program. The Academic All-District® teams, selected by CSC, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field, on the court, and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes football honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.]]>Academic All-DistrictWed, 7 Jan 2026 10:56:00 CST1615171https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2025/10/31/general-athletics-facility-expansion-project-is-expected-to-begin-in-the-summer-of-2026.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2025/10/31/general-athletics-facility-expansion-project-is-expected-to-begin-in-the-summer-of-2026.aspxGeneral

Wheaton, Ill. – Wheaton College recently announced its Faithfully Forward campaign, a $275 million effort, in September during Wheaton's Homecoming activities. More than $233 million in gifts and commitments toward the campaign have been received to date. There are three major components of the campaign: equipping students with scholarships, elevating the campus experience, and expanding Wheaton's missional leadership.]]>Wheaton College Athletics Facility UpgradesFri, 31 Oct 2025 09:20:00 CST1615078https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2025/9/21/general-2025-wheaton-hall-of-inductees-to-be-honored-saturday-at-homecoming.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2025/9/21/general-2025-wheaton-hall-of-inductees-to-be-honored-saturday-at-homecoming.aspxBaseball, Men's Basketball, General, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer

Wheaton, Ill. - The Wheaton College Athletics Department will induct six new members into the Wheaton Athletics Hall of Honor this weekend as part of the 2025 Homecoming Weekend. Founded in 1976, the Wheaton College Athletic Hall of Honor is dedicated to recognizing former players, teams, and coaches who have made a significant contribution to Wheaton Athletics. Wheaton recognizes athletics as an integral part of the educational program of the college; its nominees have proven to have learned valuable lessons in discipline, sacrifice, perseverance, cooperation, and commitment. The six inductees into the Hall of Honor this year are: Julie Davis, Maria (Della Torre) Selvaggio, Brian Kolb, Taryne (Lee) Russo, Charles Ridley, and Matt Swartz.]]>Wheaton College Hall of HonorSun, 21 Sep 2025 17:00:00 CST1615010https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2025/8/26/general-wheaton-athletics-to-recognize-its-student-athletes-in-a-partnership-with-chi-alpha-sigma-beginning-in-2025-26.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2025/8/26/general-wheaton-athletics-to-recognize-its-student-athletes-in-a-partnership-with-chi-alpha-sigma-beginning-in-2025-26.aspxGeneral

Wheaton, Ill. – Wheaton College Athletics will participate with and utilize the National College Athlete Honor Society, Chi Alpha Sigma, which recognizes student-athletes from accredited four-year institutions who excel in both the classroom and competition. Chi Alpha Sigma was founded in 1996 by then DePauw University head football coach Nick Mourouzis.]]>Chi Alpha SigmaTue, 26 Aug 2025 14:54:00 CST1614955https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2025/7/17/general-2025-26-wheaton-thunder-season-passes-are-now-available.aspxhttps://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2025/7/17/general-2025-26-wheaton-thunder-season-passes-are-now-available.aspxGeneral

Thunder Sports Family and Individual Passes for the 2025-26 season are now available for purchase. These passes are an economical way to experience great intercollegiate sports action.]]>Wheaton FootballThu, 17 Jul 2025 10:02:00 CST1614945