https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2015-16/releases/20160804f7a8pp WASHINGTON, DC – Firebird fans be sure to check out the latest Firebird Blog featuring recent graduate and NCAA Woman of the Year nominee, Marlena Wright. Thu, 04 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2015-16/releases/20160804f7a8pp https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160729hq121p NEW ORLEANS – University of the District of Columbia Women’s Cross Country & Track & Field earned United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Team honors, and recent graduate Jerily Benjamin was named a Division II All-Academic Individual. Fri, 29 Jul 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160729hq121p https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2015-16/releases/20160727n4i1i0 INDIANAPOLIS – The University of the District of Columbia’s Marlena Wright was selected as the East Coast Conference 2016 NCAA Woman of the Year Award nominee as announced today by the NCAA. Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2015-16/releases/20160727n4i1i0 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160526ktcvld WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia’s Jerily Benjamin was selected to the Capital One Academic All-District 1 Women’s Track & Field Team, as chosen by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Thursday, May 26th. Thu, 26 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160526ktcvld https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160526fmwknr BRIDGEPORT, CT - Marlena Wright of the University of the District of Columbia women's cross country and track & field teams, received the East Coast Conference Excellence in Community and Character Award at the ECC Awards Dinner on May 23. Thu, 26 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160526fmwknr https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160518mdii5h NEW ORLEANS – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Outdoor Track & Field team finished the 2016 season with a No. 7 ranking in the final United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) East Region poll. Several individual Firebirds earned All-Region accolades in their respective events as well. Wed, 18 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160518mdii5h https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160516j16kdy INDIANAPOLIS – For the seventh year, the NCAA is inviting more than 200 current student-athletes and NCAA postgraduate scholarship recipients, with an interest in working within the sports industry, to the Career in Sports Forum in Indianapolis. A committee from within the NCAA membership selected three student-athletes from the East Coast Conference to attend, including the University of the District of Columbia's Simone Grant. Mon, 16 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160516j16kdy https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160503i9332y CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Simone Grant was selected as the East Coast Conference Outdoor Track & Field Athlete of the Year as voted on by the conference’s coaches. Tue, 03 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160503i9332y https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160430hextus PHILADELPHIA - Competing in another weekend of less than favorable weather, the University of the District of Columbia women’s outdoor track & field team stepped up to the challenge with gritty performances at the renowned Penn Relays Carnival. Thu, 28 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160430hextus https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160424wa27ad ROCHESTER, NY - Competing in its 4th East Coast Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, the University of the District of Columbia set its sights on a 3rd ECC title, but fell short against an extremely deep and talented Roberts Wesleyan squad. Sat, 23 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160424wa27ad https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160422gdh2rm ROCHESTER, NY – The fanfare surrounding the 4th annual East Coast Conference Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championship Meet may be centered around reigning champion and first-time host, Roberts Wesleyan College, but look for the two-time champion University of the District of Columbia Firebirds to turn some heads, as the seven ECC women’s track programs compete on Saturday, April 23rd. Fri, 22 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160422gdh2rm https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160421j350ke HAMPTON, VA - Nearing the midpoint of its Outdoor Season, the University of the District of Columbia women’s outdoor track & field team headed south this past weekend, looking for warmer temperatures to compete at the Hampton Relays. Though the weather didn't cooperate, there were strong performances from the Firebirds in several events. Sat, 16 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160421j350ke https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160418rmrno3 CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Saida Burns-Moore has earned her 4th consecutive East Coast Conference Field Athlete of the Week honor for her performance in Saturday’s Hampton Relays Invitational. Mon, 18 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160418rmrno3 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160412kw920v NEW ORLEANS – With several individual performers ranked in the top-10 in the East Region, the University of the District of Columbia women's outdoor track & field team earned a No. 5 ranking in this week's USTFCCCA poll. Tue, 12 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160412kw920v https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160411pho7yg CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Saida Burns-Moore earned her 3rd straight East Coast Conference Field Athlete of the Week honor for her performance in Saturday’s Lou Onesty Invitational. Mon, 11 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160411pho7yg https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160411p870il CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - With conditions more befitting of a cold, November Cross Country meet than an Outdoor meet in April, the Firebirds braved the elements and competed at the University of Virginia Onesty Invitational Meet at Lannigan Field. Sat, 09 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160411p870il https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160406g51hv9 NEW ORLEANS – With several individual performers ranked in the top-10 in the East Region, the University of the District of Columbia women’s outdoor track & field team earned a No. 3 ranking in this week’s USTFCCCA poll – the highest ranking in school history. Wed, 06 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160406g51hv9 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160404pvq5z5 CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Saida Burns-Moore was named East Coast Conference Field Athlete of the week for the second consecutive week. Mon, 04 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160404pvq5z5 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160404hvv94d WILLIAMSBURG, VA - In what has been hailed as the largest scored meet in the nation outside of the NCAA Championships, the University of the District of Columbia was one of 60 women’s track programs competing in this weekend’s 51st running of the Colonial Relays hosted by William & Mary University. Fri, 01 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160404hvv94d https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160328s1fga2 CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Freshman standout Saida Burns-Moore earned East Coast Conference Field Athlete of the Week honors for her performance in Saturday’s Maryland Invitational. Mon, 28 Mar 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160328s1fga2 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160328rtsimf COLLEGE PARK, MD – On the heels of a successful Indoor season, the University of the District of Columbia began its Outdoor Track & Field campaign on a positive note at Saturday’s Maryland Invitational. Sat, 26 Mar 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2015-16/releases/20160328rtsimf