https://athletics.houghton.edu/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for Houghton University Athleticsen-us60https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/6/12/general-four-teams-earn-nccaa-scholar-team-awards.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/6/12/general-four-teams-earn-nccaa-scholar-team-awards.aspxGeneral, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Baseball

HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Four Houghton University teams have earned NCCAA Winter / Spring Scholar Team awards following the spring 2026 season.]]>NCCAA Scholar TeamsFri, 12 Jun 2026 10:14:00 EST38633https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/6/11/general-97-highlanders-earn-empire-8-presidents-list-recognition-for-spring-2026.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/6/11/general-97-highlanders-earn-empire-8-presidents-list-recognition-for-spring-2026.aspxGeneral

HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton athletics continued its tradition of academic excellence as 97 student-athletes were named to the Empire 8 President's List for the Spring 2026 semester.]]>2026 Spring E8 Pres ListThu, 11 Jun 2026 10:52:00 EST38632https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/6/2/general-houghton-named-2026-nccaa-kingchasing-institution-of-the-year.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/6/2/general-houghton-named-2026-nccaa-kingchasing-institution-of-the-year.aspxGeneral

HOUGHTON, N.Y. — Houghton University Athletics has been named the 2026 National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) #KingChasing Institution of the Year, recognizing the department's continued commitment to integrating faith and purpose into the collegiate athletic experience.]]>2026 KingChasingTue, 2 Jun 2026 10:03:00 EST38630https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/21/general-baseballs-nehemiah-wall-a-legacy-set-in-stone.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/21/general-baseballs-nehemiah-wall-a-legacy-set-in-stone.aspxGeneral, Baseball

Behind home plate at the Houghton University baseball field now stands more than a backstop. Built by players, coaches, alumni and supporters, the newly completed "Nehemiah Wall" has become a physical representation of the mission and identity of the Houghton baseball program.]]>Baseball Nehemiah WallThu, 21 May 2026 08:29:00 EST38627https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/6/general-maples-mason-groff-join-athletics-hall-of-honor.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/6/general-maples-mason-groff-join-athletics-hall-of-honor.aspxCross Country, General, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball

HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton University Athletics proudly inducted Joe Mason '07, Kirsten (Nelson) Maples '05, and Danielle (Brenon) Groff '12 into the Houghton Athletics Hall of Honor as the Class of 2026 during a special luncheon held on Saturday, May 2.]]>2026 Hall of Honor inducteesWed, 6 May 2026 08:54:00 EST38616https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/5/general-lacrosse-linenfelser-lucyszyn-earn-senior-excellence-awards.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/5/5/general-lacrosse-linenfelser-lucyszyn-earn-senior-excellence-awards.aspxCross Country, General, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Baseball

HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton University Athletics proudly recognized its highest individual student-athlete honor recipients at the 2026 Night of Excellence, celebrating three seniors whose careers exemplify the department's mission of "Excellence for the Glory of God."]]>2026 Senior Excellence AwardsTue, 5 May 2026 11:48:00 EST38615https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/4/30/general-athletics-gathers-for-annual-night-of-excellence.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/4/30/general-athletics-gathers-for-annual-night-of-excellence.aspxGeneral

HOUGHTON, N.Y. — More than 250 student-athletes, coaches, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members gathered in Wesley Chapel on April 29 for Houghton University's annual Night of Excellence, a celebration of the outstanding achievements, character, and legacy of Highlander athletics.]]>Night of ExcellenceThu, 30 Apr 2026 11:08:00 EST38611https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/4/14/general-houghton-to-induct-2026-athletics-hall-of-honor-class-on-may-2.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/4/14/general-houghton-to-induct-2026-athletics-hall-of-honor-class-on-may-2.aspxGeneral

HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton University Athletics will welcome three distinguished former student-athletes into its Athletics Hall of Honor as the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 2, during a special luncheon on campus.]]>2026 Hall of Honor GraphicTue, 14 Apr 2026 08:57:00 EST38594https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/2/13/general-highlanders-we-need-your-information.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/2/13/general-highlanders-we-need-your-information.aspxCross Country, Field Hockey, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Men's Volleyball

]]>Alumni UpdatesFri, 13 Feb 2026 09:30:00 EST38511https://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/2/5/general-hand-selected-as-vice-chair-of-ncaa-committee-on-competitive-safeguards-and-medical-aspects-of-sports.aspxhttps://athletics.houghton.edu/news/2026/2/5/general-hand-selected-as-vice-chair-of-ncaa-committee-on-competitive-safeguards-and-medical-aspects-of-sports.aspxGeneral

HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton University Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations Deanna Hand has been selected to serve as vice chair of the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (CSMAS), the Association-wide body charged with promoting the health and safety of NCAA student-athletes.]]>Dea Hand NCAA CommitteeThu, 5 Feb 2026 11:46:00 EST38501