The United Volleyball Conference (UVC) is pleased to announce the addition of Hobart College as the league’s eighth member effective with the 2023-24 academic year.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges are located in Geneva, New York. Originally founded as two separate colleges (Hobart for men in 1822 and William Smith for women in 1908), Hobart and William Smith now operate under a coordinate college system. All students share the same campus, faculty, administration and curriculum. Each college maintains its own traditions, deans, student government and athletic department, giving students additional leadership opportunities.
 
“Hobart College is an ideal fit for the United Volleyball Conference,” said UVC Commissioner and chair of the NCAA Division III Championships Committee Chuck Mitrano. “Hobart is an exceptional academic institution with a favorable location within our footprint and a commitment to athletic excellence. We are happy to welcome them to the UVC family.”

With the addition of men’s volleyball in 2023-24, Hobart and William Smith are set to sponsor 30 intercollegiate sports and will expand to 35 sports by 2026. Hobart and William Smith compete in Division III with the exception of Hobart lacrosse, which competes in Division I.

The Hobart and William Smith Athletics programs have won a combined 23 team national championships. On the conference level, the Hobart Statesmen and William Smith Herons have captured 121 championships since 1995.
 
 “We are extremely excited about joining the top men’s volleyball conference in the nation right out of the gate,” said Hobart and William Smith Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Brian Miller. “The UVC’s reputation is unparalleled, and to be competitive in this conference with a brand new program is going to be challenging, but one we’re looking forward to taking on. I would like to thank Commissioner Chuck Mitrano and the UVC’s President’s Council and Athletic Directors for accepting us into their ranks.”

Founded in 2010, the UVC has developed into one of the premier NCAA Division III men’s volleyball athletic conferences, both on the court and in the classroom. With the addition of Hobart in 2023-24, the conference will consist of Elmira College, Hobart College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Nazareth College, SUNY New Paltz, New York University (NYU), St. John Fisher University and Vassar College. UVC institutions have combined to win three NCAA Division III Championships and four national titles since its inception.

ABOUT HOBART COLLEGE
School: Hobart College (men)/William Smith College (women)
Location: Geneva, New York
Founded: 1822 (Hobart)/1908 (William Smith)
Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,824
Nickname: Statesmen (Hobart)/Herons (William Smith)
Colors: Orange and Purple (Hobart)/Green and White (William Smith)
Affiliation: NCAA Division III
President: Mark D. Gearan
Director of Athletics: Brian Miller
Athletics Website: www.hwsathletics.com

ABOUT THE UNITED VOLLEYBALL CONFERENCE
The members of the United Volleyball Conference are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and the league is regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership has distinguished itself among its peer group for its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, outstanding services and highly ethical policies and practices. For more on the UVC visit www.theuvc.org.
 
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