news-category: Athletics Alena Ivanov and Nathan Cremin Take GWU Athlete of The Week Awards for Dec. 9 By Office of University Communications On December 12, 2024 Alena Ivanov, left, and Nathan Cremin, are Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Athletes of the Week for Dec. 9. Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Runners Post University Records BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—After a strong first weekend of indoor season, senior Alena Ivanov and sophomore Nathan Cremin from the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ track and field team have taken home GWU Athlete of The Week In the women’s 600 meters, Ivanov managed a personal best and the second-best time in school history. The London, Ontario native sprinted to a time of 1:41.06 at the JDL Fast Track Early Bird Invitational, placing fourth place in the event and landing in the GWU record books. In the men’s 600 meters, Cremin not only posted the top time in Â鶹Æƽâ°æ history but placed in the top five among Irish collegiate runners. The Limerick, Ireland native crossed the stripe in 1:20.35 for a win in his event. The Runnin’ Bulldogs return to the track on Jan. 17 and 18 in Roanoke, Va., for the Finn Pincus Invitational. Story from gwusports.com Â鶹Æƽâ°æ is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., Â鶹Æƽâ°æ prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at Â鶹Æƽâ°æ.edu. Alena Ivanov, left, and Nathan Cremin, are Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Athletes of the Week for Dec. 9.
News Article Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Alumnus Logan Simpson Named Director of the Bulldog Club Experienced Coach and Fundraiser to Lead Athletic Fundraising Efforts BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Vice President for Advancement Jeff Cogburn has named Logan Simpson director of the Bulldog Club. A GWU alumnus and accomplished coach, Simpson returns to his alma mater with fundraising experience and a passion for enhancing the student-athlete experience. Simpson joins the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Advancement […] Office of University Communications | August 30, 2026
News Article Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Athletics and Advancement Launch Team Excellence Funds New Initiative Creates Direct Opportunities to Support Varsity Programs and Shared Athletic Priorities BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Â鶹Æƽâ°æ’s Department of Athletics and Office of Advancement have launched Team Excellence Funds, providing alumni, families, fans, and friends a clear way to support the varsity programs they care about most. The new initiative creates designated opportunities for supporters […] Office of University Communications | August 24, 2026
News Article Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Student-Athlete Pursues ‘Everlasting Goals’ Through Global Learning and Healthcare Leadership Lydia Robinson’s Journey Includes Division I Soccer, Study Abroad in England and a Competitive Novant Health Internship While Completing Bachelor’s and MBA Degrees in Four years Looking at Lydia Robinson’s résumé, it would be easy to assume luck played a role in her success. The Â鶹Æƽâ°æ student-athlete from Charlotte, N.C., plays Division I soccer […] Office of University Communications | July 28, 2026
