Tag: Athletics

La Salle University President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D., and Vice President of Athletics and Recreation and Director of Athletics Ashwin Puri announced the hiring of Darris Nichols as the school's 21st head men's basketball coach.

Marissa Castro, ’26, balances dance, academics, and an internship while exploring her passion in marketing and communications.

Legendary La Salle men's basketball coach Fran Dunphy, '70, HON '20, the all-time winningest coach in Philadelphia Big 5 history, will retire from his position at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season.

Gwenno Goode, '27, has accomplished some amazing things on and off the field.

La Salle University's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation is adding four varsity sports—women's rugby, women's acrobatics and tumbling, and women's triathlon, and will reinstate baseball — for the 2025-26 school year, President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D., and Vice President of Athletics & Recreation and Director of Athletics Ashwin Puri announced April 17.

Recognized nationally this year on Monday, Jan. 15, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day provides many opportunities for the La Salle community and those in the Philadelphia area to celebrate and honor the legacy of the civil rights activist.    

La Salle received a variety of media mentions during the month of September.

The upgraded arena will feature a 360-degree bowl design, along with upgrades to the video boards, audio system, lighting, and in-game production to enhance the entire fan experience.

Ashwin “Ash” Puri stepped into the role as Vice President of Athletics & Recreation and Director of Athletics in late July.