Athletics have always been an important facet of the Vassar experience. In addition to our 23 NCAA Division III varsity teams and four varsity club teams, we offer a robust range of activities for the entire community.
Virginia “Ginnie” Cretella Mars ʼ51, Pʼ82, GPʼ04, ʼ07, a cherished member of the Vassar community, passed away on September 1, 2024. Survived by her four daughters, 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren, she’s remembered for her spirit of kindness and dedication to others.
First-year Haley Schoenegge won the first Vassar Women’s Track and Field National Champion honor since 2015 on Saturday at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships as Schoenegge took home the 1500 meters National Champion title. Schoenegge also earned First Team All-American status in the 5000 meters with a fourth-place overall finish.
Vassar’s fall sports teams are off to strong starts and are in contention for post-season play. The men’s soccer team, paced by Liberty League scoring leader Owen Fauth ’24, battled Montclair (NJ) State University, the sixth-ranked team in the country, to a 1-1 draw.
