https://www.thegnac.com en-us https://www.thegnac.com/general/2014-15/140702_WOTYFinalists The GNAC revealed its four Woman of the Year finalists on Wednesday. The winner will be announced later this month and honored in August. Wed, 02 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/general/2014-15/140702_WOTYFinalists https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20140501p1r69i Providence, R.I. -- The Johnson & Wales University story on Special Olympics Fan In The Stands Event has been nominated for the NCAA Special Olympics Spotlight Poll for the second straight year. Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20140501p1r69i https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20140424ujq8pz Providence, R.I. – For the second straight year, the Johnson & Wales University Department of Athletics hosted the “Fan In The Stands” event, honoring Special Olympics of Rhode Island. A partnership between SORI and the JWU Community, the event showcases 14 teams from across the state. Thu, 24 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20140424ujq8pz https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20140417kdqxlo PROVIDENCE, R.I. – On Wednesday, April 23, the Johnson & Wales University Athletic Department is hosting a “Fan in the Stands” event from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in collaboration with the RI Special Olympics at the Wildcat Center. Thu, 17 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20140417kdqxlo https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20140207e4ya5m Every college is a community. The strength of that community and the feeling of togetherness is what connects people to their school while they go there and long after they have graduated. At Anna Maria College they are working to build that sense of community in the athletics program. Fri, 07 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20140207e4ya5m https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/201311225ucusn The value of strong leadership in the realm of athletics can lead to team chemistry, victories and championships. That same value applied to everyday life can take people to new heights and enrich lives in a variety of expected and unexpected ways. Fri, 22 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/201311225ucusn https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/201311112tfqnq BOSTON, Mass. – The Great Northeast Athletic Conference has announced the 2013 All-GNAC Women's Volleyball Teams and major awards following the completion of this weekend's championship in which Rivier University claimed the title following a 3-1 victory over Emmanuel College Mon, 11 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/201311112tfqnq https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131109sv4big NASHUA, N.H. – Rivier University captured the 2013 Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Volleyball championship Saturday afternoon at the Muldoon Gymnasium by defeating Emmanuel College , 3-1 (25-19, 25-21, 19-25, 25-17). With the victory, the Raiders (26-8) earn the GNAC automatic qualifier to the NCAA tournament while the Saints (23-13) will have to wait to see if they earn an at-large bid or receive an invitation to the ECAC Championship. This is the fifth GNAC Championship for the Raiders since 2003 and their second in three seasons. Sat, 09 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131109sv4big https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131105gh7fh7 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131105gh7fh7 https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131102v3k1id Sat, 02 Nov 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131102v3k1id https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131101gb2w13 When a team only loses one conference game, posts a 20 win season, and positions itself for a run in the tournament, it would be logical to assume they are bolstered by experience and senior leadership. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131101gb2w13 https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131101ryxy07 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131101ryxy07 https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131022li0b14 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131022li0b14 https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131015sanuv2 Tue, 15 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131015sanuv2 https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131022rp1x66 STANDISH, ME – Saint Joseph's College senior libero Erica Russi (Debary, Fla.) broke the program's all-time digs record in a 3-0 victory over University of Maine-Presque Isle on Monday afternoon. Tue, 15 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131022rp1x66 https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131015h8i8jw Nashua, N.H. - In his 15th Season as the Head Coach of the Rivier University Women's Volleyball program, Craig Kolek has achieved a feat that only 19 other WVB Head Coaches have reached... 300 career wins. Kolek becomes the second New Hampshire Division III Head Coach to achieve this historic milestone as Keene State's Bob Weiner also has over 300 wins. Sat, 12 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131015h8i8jw https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/201310117r8r4h NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Over 100 Norwich University student-athletes walked to school with local Northfield elementary, middle, and high school students on Wednesday, Oct. 9 as a part of the ninth annual International Walk to School Day. Fri, 11 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/201310117r8r4h https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131008lsqc0s Tue, 08 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131008lsqc0s https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131001psdmku Tue, 01 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20131001psdmku https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20130924a17odr Tue, 24 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20130924a17odr https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20130917xzk6bb Tue, 17 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20130917xzk6bb https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20130912mpu1pz BOSTON, Mass. – The Lasell College women’s volleyball team took advantage of a rare free weekend to volunteer their time at the Boston Heart Walk. The annual event brought together over 10,000 people to participate in the one of three events, a six mile walk, a two mile walk and a one mile walk to raise money for the American Heart Association. Thu, 12 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20130912mpu1pz https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20130910g4zs6a Tue, 10 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20130910g4zs6a https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20130903hxs9xq Tue, 03 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20130903hxs9xq https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20130829n2wssd BOSTON, Mass. – Rivier University received 138 total points and nine first place votes to land in the top spot of the 2013 Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Volleyball Pre-Season Coaches’ Poll. Johnson & Wales University garnered the other three first place votes, finishing second with 124 points while Simmons College was not far behind with 116 points in third. Saint Joseph’s College (ME) collected 109 points in fourth while Emmanuel College rounded out the program’s receiving more than 100 points, ranking fifth with 103 points. Thu, 29 Aug 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.thegnac.com/sports/wvball/2013-14/releases/20130829n2wssd