https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2025-26/releases/20260507jxdcun WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field team continued its dominance at the East Coast Conference Outdoor Championships, as Kyndra Hines was named ECC Outdoor Athlete of the Meet and Sime Grant was named ECC Outdoor Coach of the Year following the Firebirds’ third consecutive conference title. Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2025-26/releases/20260507jxdcun https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2025-26/releases/20260430uua95x ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field team made history, capturing its third consecutive East Coast Conference Outdoor Championship at Roberts Wesleyan University. The Firebirds totaled 165 points to secure the title and complete the program’s first-ever three-peat. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2025-26/releases/20260430uua95x https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2025-26/releases/20260419t11ys4 BALTIMORE, Md. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field team turned in a series of strong performances across both track and field events at the Morgan State Meet, highlighted by multiple personal bests, top-three finishes. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2025-26/releases/20260419t11ys4 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2025-26/releases/20260405ev7wh6 NORFOLK, VA. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field team delivered an impressive all-around performance at the Norfolk State Invitational, highlighted by record-breaking efforts from Kayla Cooper and Kyndra Hines. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2025-26/releases/20260405ev7wh6 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2025-26/releases/20260331uvmuar WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field team earned multiple East Coast Conference weekly honors following a strong showing at the Seahawk Invitational, highlighted by Kyndra Hines being named ECC Track Athlete of the Week, while Samantha Morrison and Kayla Cooper were selected to the ECC Honor Roll. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2025-26/releases/20260331uvmuar https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2025-26/releases/20260330qf05fp CALLAWAY, MD. – The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field team opened the 2026 outdoor season with an impressive performance at the Seahawk Invitational, highlighted by multiple event victories and personal best marks. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2025-26/releases/20260330qf05fp https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2025-26/releases/20260323fb4021 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia Track & Field program has officially announced its 2026 outdoor season schedule, featuring a competitive slate of meets across the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2025-26/releases/20260323fb4021 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250523e4e5cq Washington, DC- For the second consecutive season, Simone Grant has been named the East Coast Conference (ECC) Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Coach of the Year, as was announced by the Conference office this morning. Fri, 23 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250523e4e5cq https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250520ii1354 Washington, DC – The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field program continues to set the standard in excellence, with nine Firebirds earning USTFCCCA (U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association) All-Region honors for the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field season. Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250520ii1354 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250507parva6 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia Athletics Department held its annual Firebird Sports Banquet on Monday, May 6, in the elegant Student Center Ballroom, honoring the achievements of its outstanding student-athletes, coaches, and teams during the 2024–25 academic year. Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250507parva6 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250501s3te2d Rochester, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Track & Field team made history once again, dominating the competition at the 2025 East Coast Conference (ECC) Outdoor Championships and clinching their second consecutive title. The Firebirds soared past the field with a commanding performance that included nine individual event champions, showcasing the depth and dominance of the program. Thu, 01 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250501s3te2d https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250428h1w4ru Philadelphia, PA – The University of the District of Columbia women's track and field team made an impressive showing at the world-renowned Penn Relays, highlighted by a standout 4x400m relay performance and a top mark in the triple jump. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250428h1w4ru https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250419vacezv Baltimore, Md- The University of the District of Columbia women’s track & field team continued to show its depth and determination during a strong weekend performance marked by personal bests and top finishes across multiple events. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250419vacezv https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250408gydpal Washington, DC- Zoe Shaw has been named the East Coast Conference (ECC) Women’s Field Athlete of the Week, following her two ECC season best performances at the NSU Invitational. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250408gydpal https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250407kc977y Norfolk, VA- The University of the District of Columbia Women’s Track & Field team continued to make waves on the track and in the field this weekend, turning in an impressive array of performances highlighted by personal bests, high finishes, and several new rankings on the national and HBCU leaderboards. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250407kc977y https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250329q4g857 College Park, Md.- The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Women's Track & Field team delivered an impressive performance at their latest meet, showcasing strong individual efforts, season-best marks, and personal records. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250329q4g857 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250323gk5gby MYRTLE BEACH, SC– The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) women's track & field team delivered an impressive showing at their latest meet, securing top finishes in multiple events. From sprints to throws, the Firebirds showcased their depth and talent across a variety of disciplines. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2024-25/releases/20250323gk5gby https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250218wxju8s AUSTIN, TX (Feb. 19, 2025) – FloSports and the Division II East Coast Conference (ECC) have entered into an exclusive media rights agreement that will begin in the fall of 2025. Through the seven-figure agreement, FloSports will represent the ECC and its nine member institutions, providing a global platform to live stream events and support the teams, institutions, and student-athletes with a robust content engine across the web and social. The ECC’s addition to FloSports represents the 13th conference to join FloCollege. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250218wxju8s https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240722fqwwvi Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is proud to announce that 63 of its student-athletes have been named to the prestigious 2023-24 East Coast Conference (ECC) Commissioner's Honor Roll. This recognition highlights the hard work, dedication, and academic excellence of UDC’s student-athletes. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240722fqwwvi https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240715vtbv1s WASHINGTON, DC- the University of the District of Columbia's women's Track & Field team earned the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), All-Academic team honor as was announced by the organization on Monday. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240715vtbv1s https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240515qqons8 WASHINGTON, DC- Seven Firebirds earned Outdoor Track and Field All-East Region Honors. Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240515qqons8 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240517qexlir WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- District of Columbia’s Simone Grant was tabbed the ECC Outdoor Track & Field Coach of the Year on the women’s side as was announced by the Conference office this week. Fri, 17 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240517qexlir https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240502r689qv ROCHESTER, N.Y.- The 2024 ECC Outdoor Track & Field trophy is headed back to DC! The University of the District of Columbia's women's Track team has captured the programs second ECC Championship title in convincing fashion, winning by a margin of 37 points. Thu, 02 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240502r689qv https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240423i6y4ak WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Tukey Francis was named the ECC's Track Athlete of the Week for her performances at the Morgan State Legacy Meet. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240423i6y4ak https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240420y3ht7z BALTIMORE, MD- the University of the District of Columbia's women's track and field team put on a show with multiple personal and season bests at the Morgan State Legacy Meet. Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240420y3ht7z https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240408jiu11t WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- for the second time this season, UDC women's track and field has swept the weekly ECC Awards. Iyanna Jackson was named ECC Track Athlete of the Week and Zoe Shaw was named the ECC Field Athlete of the week. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240408jiu11t https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240406viax4x NORFOLK, VA- the University of the District of Columbia's Women''s Outdoor Track and Field team had a strong showing at the Norfolk State University Invitational 2 day meet. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240406viax4x https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240330whjyqt TOWSON, MD- the University of the District of Columbia's women's track and field team competed in the Towson Invitational meet, on Friday. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240330whjyqt https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240318pqym96 WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- Iyanna Jackson and Emmanuela Katou Kouami were named the ECC Track and Field Athletes of the Week. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240318pqym96 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240318pdwvzb MYRTLE BEACH, SC- the University of the District of Columbia's women's Outdoor Track and Field team had a strong season opener competing in the Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/wtrack-out/2023-24/releases/20240318pdwvzb