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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.

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Male student wearing red shirt and gray shorts using hand weights in front of training equipment

October Brewers Fund Challenge to Support Student-Athletes

The fourth Brewer Fund Challenge, which kicks of October 6, will continue to fund equipment and programs that benefit all Vassar student-athletes.

Jake Kaplan (center) with his father, Jeff, and mother, Erin, at the 21st Maccabiah Games

Brewers Past and Present Represent USA at Maccabiah Games in Israel

Andrew Goldsmith ’22, Jake Kaplan ’22, and Eli Weise ’25 represented the United States at the 21^st Maccabiah Games this summer in Israel.

Swimmer Jesse Ecklund ’22 and distance runner Jack Casalino ’22 capture top Athletics awards

Bryan Ruby ’19 (center, front row) addressed more than 75 students, faculty and staff, including members of the baseball team.

Bryan Ruby ’19—First Pro U.S. Baseball Player to Come Out Publicly—Says ‘Gay Can Play’

Bryan Ruby ’19, the first professional baseball player to publicly announce he is gay, returned to Vassar to thank the Vassar community for the support he received while he was here.