https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251027fsx68c KINGS PARK, N.Y.-The University of the District of Columbia women’s cross country team wrapped up its 2025 season at the East Coast Conference Championships on Saturday morning, competing against a strong field of conference opponents hosted by Queens College. Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251027fsx68c https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251018pz2b3u Colmar Manor, MD- Freshman Aksa Jepkogei paced the University of the District of Columbia women’s cross country team at the Bison Invite, finishing 14th overall with a time of 21:45.9. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20251018pz2b3u https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250927owztb9 SALISBURY, Md. – September 27, 2025 – The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Cross Country team competed in the 6K Doncart Invitational. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250927owztb9 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250920d2u1up Newark, DE- The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Cross Country team raced this weekend at the University of Delaware Invitational. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20250920d2u1up https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250507parva6 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia Athletics Department held its annual Firebird Sports Banquet on Monday, May 6, in the elegant Student Center Ballroom, honoring the achievements of its outstanding student-athletes, coaches, and teams during the 2024–25 academic year. Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250507parva6 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250218wxju8s AUSTIN, TX (Feb. 19, 2025) – FloSports and the Division II East Coast Conference (ECC) have entered into an exclusive media rights agreement that will begin in the fall of 2025. Through the seven-figure agreement, FloSports will represent the ECC and its nine member institutions, providing a global platform to live stream events and support the teams, institutions, and student-athletes with a robust content engine across the web and social. The ECC’s addition to FloSports represents the 13th conference to join FloCollege. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250218wxju8s https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250110q8ls50 Washington, D.C.-The University of the District of Columbia’s student-athletes are not just champions on the field but also in the classroom. Demonstrating the true essence of the scholar-athlete, UDC’s athletic teams recorded an impressive collective Fall semester GPA of 3.341. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250110q8ls50 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/202410270ontkg Amherst, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia women’s cross country team competed in the 2024 East Coast Conference (ECC) Championships on Saturday. The Firebirds displayed determination and resilience, with notable individual performances in the highly competitive 5K race. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/202410270ontkg https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241011tw6dde Baltimore, M.D. -The University of the District of Columbia women’s cross country team delivered a commendable performance at the Goucher Invitational, with standout finishes by Ayesha Jarrett and Samantha Morrison leading the Firebirds to a competitive team showing. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20241011tw6dde https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240914xl7d06 Frederick, Md. -The University of the District of Columbia’s women's cross-country team delivered a solid performance at the Hood College Blazer Blitz, held at Utica Park. Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240914xl7d06 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240812fvfo7x WASHINGTON, D.C. — The University of the District of Columbia's (UDC) Cross Country team has announced its upcoming 2024 season schedule. This season promises thrilling competition as our Firebirds take on a challenging slate of meets across the region. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2024-25/releases/20240812fvfo7x https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231023l41g2i ROCHESTER, N.Y.- the University of the District of Columbia's women's cross country team concluded their season at the East Conference Cross Country Championships o Saturday afternoon. Sat, 21 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231023l41g2i https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231001duhdzr SALISBURY, MD- The University of the District of Columbia's women's cross country team competed in the Salisbury XC Invitational on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20231001duhdzr https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20230911r8phyy WEST BABYLON, N.Y. - Rainn Sheppard was named this week's ECC co-Rookie of the week and Ayesha Jarrett was named to the Honor Roll. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20230911r8phyy https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20230908w1nen6 FREDERICK, MD- The University of the District of Columbia's women's cross country team finished second at the Hood College Blazer Blitz, Friday morning. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20230908w1nen6 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20230902vhms3m BALTIMORE, MD- The University of the District of Columbia's women's cross country team opened their season Friday afternoon at Goucher College. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2023-24/releases/20230902vhms3m https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230727g9zkjq West Babylon, N.Y. – On Thursday morning, the East Coast Conference announced that over 1,350 student-athletes have been named to the league’s 2022-2023 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230727g9zkjq https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230727f5xxrh West Babylon, N.Y. - The East Coast Conference Academic Team of Excellence Awards for the 2022-2023 academic year were announced on Thursday morning. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230727f5xxrh https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230203dc16cc WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee took charge in leading this year's National Girls & Women in Sports Day social media celebration. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230203dc16cc https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230105wzqq5m WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s 112 student-athletes combined for a 3.259 cumulative GPA for Fall ‘22. This number is an increase from the previous year’s 3.0 GPA. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230105wzqq5m https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2022-23/releases/20221107e8k64h ROCHERSTER, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia's women's cross country team concluded it's Fall season at the ECC Championship on Saturday. Sat, 05 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2022-23/releases/20221107e8k64h https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2022-23/releases/20221009vyexyy WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's women's tennis, men's soccer and women's cross country teams will compete this weekend. Sun, 09 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2022-23/releases/20221009vyexyy https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2022-23/releases/20221008hf8y5o BALTIMORE, MD- The University of the District of Columbia women's cross country team competed at the Coach Caslin Classic, Saturday morning at Goucher College. Sat, 08 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2022-23/releases/20221008hf8y5o https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2022-23/releases/20221007ivtciv BALTIMORE, MD- The University of the District of Columbia will compete at the Coach Caslin Classic on Saturday, October 8th. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2022-23/releases/20221007ivtciv https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2022-23/releases/20221002fb5fsz WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's women's tennis, men's tennis, men's soccer and women's cross country teams will all compete this week. Sun, 02 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2022-23/releases/20221002fb5fsz https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2022-23/releases/20221001tpygl8 SALISBURY, MD- The University of the District of Columbia's women's cross country team competed in their second 6k of the season at the Don Cathcart Invitational. Sat, 01 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2022-23/releases/20221001tpygl8 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2022-23/releases/20220930v013a9 The East Coast Conference, as part of its partnership with RISE, has scheduled a virtual Civic Engagement Townhall which will focus on the importance of voting and how it relates to issues of social justice and racial equity. RISE is a national nonprofit educating and empowering the sports community to eliminate racial discrimination, champion social justice, and improve race relations  Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2022-23/releases/20220930v013a9 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2022-23/releases/20220930turh6a SALISBURY, MD- The University of the District of Columbia will compete at the Don Cathcart Invitational on Saturday, October 1st. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wxc/2022-23/releases/20220930turh6a https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2022-23/releases/20220925zmnlky WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's women's tennis, men's tennis, men's soccer and women's cross country teams will all compete this week. Sun, 25 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2022-23/releases/20220925zmnlky https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2022-23/releases/20220923d3rfxc WASHINGTON, DC – Nominations for the 10th class of the University of the District of Columbia Athletics Hall of Fame are open now. The deadline for nominations is October 28th, 2022, so get your nominations in as soon as possible. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2022-23/releases/20220923d3rfxc