https://pioneers.marietta.edu/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for Marietta College Athleticsen-us60https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/5/13/general-emory-spitler-and-brayden-adams-named-oac-clyde-lamb-award-winners.aspxhttps://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/5/13/general-emory-spitler-and-brayden-adams-named-oac-clyde-lamb-award-winners.aspxGeneral

MARIETTA, Ohio – Marietta College seniors Emory Spitler and Brayden Adams were awarded the Ohio Athletic Conference Clyde Lamb Award on Monday (May 11) evening.]]>OAC_ClydeLamb_2026Wed, 13 May 2026 13:43:00 EST49958https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/4/1/general-alumnus-joe-bergin-named-as-marietta-colleges-next-athletic-director.aspxhttps://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/4/1/general-alumnus-joe-bergin-named-as-marietta-colleges-next-athletic-director.aspxGeneral

MARIETTA, Ohio — On Wednesday, Marietta College President Kathleen Poorman Dougherty announced the appointment of Joe Bergin '86 as the Pioneers' next Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Bergin will take over for Larry Hiser who is retiring in May after 18 years leading the Pioneers' athletic department.]]>Bergin_AthleticDirector_1920x1080Wed, 1 Apr 2026 13:07:00 EST49899https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/1/28/general-athletic-director-larry-hiser-announces-his-retirement.aspxhttps://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2026/1/28/general-athletic-director-larry-hiser-announces-his-retirement.aspxGeneral

MARIETTA, Ohio — After 18 years at Marietta College, Director of Athletics Larry Hiser announced his retirement Wednesday (Jan. 28) afternoon. Hiser will serve the College through the academic year and officially retire in May.]]>Hiser_GraphicWed, 28 Jan 2026 15:27:00 EST49806https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2025/9/9/general-marietta-college-extends-partnership-with-bsn-sports-and-nike.aspxhttps://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2025/9/9/general-marietta-college-extends-partnership-with-bsn-sports-and-nike.aspxGeneral

MARIETTA, Ohio —This week, Marietta College and BSN SPORTS announced the extension and expansion of a partnership with NIKE through BSN SPORTS Collegiate Select Division. The new agreement was signed in late June.]]>Marietta_BSN_Nike_2025Tue, 9 Sep 2025 13:16:00 EST49650https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2025/7/15/general-flosports-and-ohio-athletic-conference-oac-enter-exclusive-media-rights-agreement-bringing-ncaa-division-iii-conference-to-flocollege.aspxhttps://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2025/7/15/general-flosports-and-ohio-athletic-conference-oac-enter-exclusive-media-rights-agreement-bringing-ncaa-division-iii-conference-to-flocollege.aspxGeneral

AUSTIN, TEXAS — FloSports and the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) have entered into an exclusive five-year media rights agreement that will begin in the fall of 2025, bringing nine universities to the FloCollege platform. Through the agreement, FloSports will provide a global platform to live stream over 1,000 regular-season and postseason events annually. The partnership further reinforces FloSports' commitment to Division III athletics – adding a ninth Division III conference to the portfolio – and the 18th NCAA conference to FloCollege in the fall.]]>FloSports_MC_OAC_graphicTue, 15 Jul 2025 12:48:00 EST49611https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2023/1/4/general-athletic-department-celebrating-national-girls-and-women-in-sports-day-on-feb-5.aspxhttps://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2023/1/4/general-athletic-department-celebrating-national-girls-and-women-in-sports-day-on-feb-5.aspxCross Country, General, Softball, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Cheer, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse

MARIETTA, Ohio — Marietta College will celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) by hosting a recreation clinic for girls in kindergarten through eighth grade on Sunday, February 5th.]]>National Girls and Women in Sports DayWed, 4 Jan 2023 16:16:00 EST48372https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2022/8/8/general-pioneers-team-with-sidearm-sports-to-release-new-mobile-app.aspxhttps://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2022/8/8/general-pioneers-team-with-sidearm-sports-to-release-new-mobile-app.aspxGeneral

MARIETTA, Ohio — Pioneer fans can stay connected to your favorite teams with Marietta College Pioneers, the official mobile app of Pioneer Athletics, powered by SIDEARM Sports.]]>MC_App_GraphicMon, 8 Aug 2022 12:59:00 EST48200https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2022/8/4/general-marietta-college-announces-broadcast-agreement-with-cas-cable.aspxhttps://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2022/8/4/general-marietta-college-announces-broadcast-agreement-with-cas-cable.aspxFootball, General

MARIETTA, Ohio – Marietta College Director of Athletics Larry Hiser announced a new partnership with local cable company CAS to broadcast the Pioneers' home football games this fall. CAS will deliver Marietta College football on a multitude of platforms to the residents of the Mid-Ohio Valley and beyond.]]>Football_CASCableThu, 4 Aug 2022 12:37:00 EST48199https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2022/6/23/general-marietta-college-celebrating-50-years-of-title-ix.aspxhttps://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2022/6/23/general-marietta-college-celebrating-50-years-of-title-ix.aspxGeneral

MARIETTA — On June 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon signed the Education Amendments of 1972 into law. Within the Education Amendments are 37 words are known as Title IX.]]>Title IX 1920x1080Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:11:00 EST48183https://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2021/7/8/general-wtap-tvs-jim-wharton-named-2021-recipient-of-oac-bill-nichols-award.aspxhttps://pioneers.marietta.edu/news/2021/7/8/general-wtap-tvs-jim-wharton-named-2021-recipient-of-oac-bill-nichols-award.aspxGeneral

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio — Jim Wharton of WTAP-TV is the twelfth recipient of the Bill Nichols Media Award. The Bill Nichols Award was created to recognize a member of the media who has demonstrated an understanding and passion for amateur athletics, while covering the students and programs of NCAA Division III and the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC).]]>Wharton_GraphicThu, 8 Jul 2021 16:17:00 EST47686