https://elmhurstbluejays.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for Elmhurst University Athleticsen-us60https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/5/15/general-bluejay-athletes-recognized-as-part-of-2026-student-leadership-awards.aspxhttps://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/5/15/general-bluejay-athletes-recognized-as-part-of-2026-student-leadership-awards.aspxGeneral

ELMHURST, Ill. – Several Elmhurst Student-Athletes were honored as the University celebrated the Student Leadership Awards at Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel on Thursday night.]]>John Witcher - Senior of the Year AwardFri, 15 May 2026 12:54:00 CST47033https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/4/14/general-nominations-for-2026-elmhurst-athletics-hall-of-fame-open.aspxhttps://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/4/14/general-nominations-for-2026-elmhurst-athletics-hall-of-fame-open.aspxGeneral

As preparations for Homecoming 2026 start to get underway, we're excited to announce that submissions are now open for nominees for the Elmhurst University Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026.]]>Elmhurst Athletics Hall of FameTue, 14 Apr 2026 09:59:00 CST47000https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/2/3/elmhurst-football-mike-lafleur-tagged-to-lead-arizona-cardinals-as-head-coach.aspxhttps://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/2/3/elmhurst-football-mike-lafleur-tagged-to-lead-arizona-cardinals-as-head-coach.aspxFootball, General

Elmhurst University graduate and former Bluejay quarterback Mike LaFleur '10 has been selected as the newest head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, the NFL team announced on Sunday.]]>Mike LaFleur (2006)Tue, 3 Feb 2026 16:31:00 CST36892https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/1/8/football-odom-zeffiro-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2026/1/8/football-odom-zeffiro-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxFootball, General

ELMHURST, Ill. – Two Bluejays were recognized for their work both on the football field and in the classroom, as senior quarterback John Odom and junior linebacker Jace Zeffiro were named to the 2025 CSC Academic All-District Team.]]>CSC-AAD-FBThu, 8 Jan 2026 12:13:00 CST36865https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2025/12/23/general-greg-gorham-named-director-of-athletic-communications.aspxhttps://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2025/12/23/general-greg-gorham-named-director-of-athletic-communications.aspxGeneral

Elmhurst, Ill. (December 22, 2025) — Elmhurst University is excited to announce the appointment of Greg Gorham as the new Director of Athletic Communication, effective December 29, 2025. After a comprehensive nationwide search, Gorham was chosen to lead the department's athletic communication efforts, bringing extensive experience to the Bluejay community.]]>G.G. ATH. COMS.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:58:00 CST46858https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2025/11/14/general-bluejays-heading-to-ncaa-student-leadership-forum.aspxhttps://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2025/11/14/general-bluejays-heading-to-ncaa-student-leadership-forum.aspxGeneral

ELMHURST, Ill. – Elmhurst University is proud to announce that four student-athletes and one athletics administrator have been selected to represent the Bluejays at the upcoming NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum, one of the NCAA's premier leadership development programs.]]>euFri, 14 Nov 2025 16:00:00 CST46823https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2025/11/11/general-viola-pianetto-named-cciw-womens-wrestling-student-athlete-of-the-week.aspxhttps://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2025/11/11/general-viola-pianetto-named-cciw-womens-wrestling-student-athlete-of-the-week.aspxGeneral, Women's Wrestling

]]>Viola PianettoTue, 11 Nov 2025 13:21:00 CST46821https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2025/11/10/general-bluejays-earn-post-season-awards.aspxhttps://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2025/11/10/general-bluejays-earn-post-season-awards.aspxGeneral, Women's Volleyball

Paige Belfield – Second Team All-CCIW & First-Year Student-Athlete of the Year]]>Paige Belfield AnnouncedMon, 10 Nov 2025 11:17:00 CST46820https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2025/11/9/general-bluejays-fall-to-cardinals.aspxhttps://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2025/11/9/general-bluejays-fall-to-cardinals.aspxFootball, General

The Bluejays wrapped up their home slate Saturday at Langhorst Field showing a strong commitment to ball security and tempo control in a 58-0 loss to top-ranked North Central College. While the scoreboard didn't reflect a win, Elmhurst's focus on protecting the football and executing its offensive plan were clear positives heading into the season finale next Saturday at Millikin.]]>Elmhurst student-athletes during the Elmhurst Football game vs. Rockford on 9/13/2025. Photo by Lorrie Decker/Elmhurst Athletics.Sun, 9 Nov 2025 06:41:00 CST46819https://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2025/11/7/mens-wrestling-bluejays-kick-off-2025-2026-season-in-big-way.aspxhttps://elmhurstbluejays.com/news/2025/11/7/mens-wrestling-bluejays-kick-off-2025-2026-season-in-big-way.aspxGeneral, Men's Wrestling

The Elmhurst Bluejays men's wrestling team kicked off the 2025-26 season in resounding fashion, traveling to Wheaton and posting a dominant 39-9 dual-meet victory over the host Thunder. The win marks a powerful tone-setter for a season of high expectations.]]>Elmhurst Men's Wrestling at Al Hanke Invitational on 1/18/2025 at R.A. Faganel Hall in Elmhurst, IL. Photo by Matthew Haufe/Elmhurst Athletics.Fri, 7 Nov 2025 09:42:00 CST186817