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10 Bears named to CSC Track & Field Academic All-District Team
Story Links Women’s Academic All-District Teams Men’s Academic All-District Teams HICKORY, N.C. – The Lenoir-Rhyne Track & Field Teams have placed a total of 10 individuals on the CSC Academic All-District Team, with five coming from the men’s side and […]

HICKORY, N.C. – The Lenoir-Rhyne Track & Field Teams have placed a total of 10 individuals on the CSC Academic All-District Team, with five coming from the men’s side and five from the women’s.
The 2025 Academic All-District® Men’s Track & Field teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the track, in the field, and in the classroom.
Individuals named on the men’s side were Malachi Carter, Jacob Parkinson, Steven Phan, Isaac Riggs, and Liam Sutton. Being named on the women’s side were Elizabeth Kessler, Miranda Marr, Savannah Nippa, Damyja Ortiz, and Kimberley Owens.
Due to their combined performances on the track and in the classroom, Marr and Ortiz have been named finalists for the Academic All-American ballot, which will be announced on July 15th.
Eligible nominees were be based off TFRRS regional performance rankings at the time of nomination. Student-athletes must be at least a sophomore academically and athletically. An undergraduate student-athlete must have at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale). A graduate student-athlete must have at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) as both an undergraduate and a grad student unless they are in their first semester as a graduate student and don’t have an established graduate GPA. The cumulative grade point average may not be rounded up to 3.50.
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Conor Kolka Named New Assistant Distance Coach for Cross Country and Track and Field
Story Links ADRIAN, Mich. – The cross country and track and field program is proud to welcome Conor Kolka as its new assistant coach. Kolka arrives from Wittenberg University, where he enjoyed a decorated collegiate career both on the track and in the classroom. A standout student-athlete, Kolka was a three-time NCAA […]

ADRIAN, Mich. – The cross country and track and field program is proud to welcome Conor Kolka as its new assistant coach. Kolka arrives from Wittenberg University, where he enjoyed a decorated collegiate career both on the track and in the classroom.
A standout student-athlete, Kolka was a three-time NCAA Division III National Qualifier and earned Academic All-Region honors during his time at Wittenberg. He was named Conference Athlete of the Year in both 2023 and 2024, and etched his name into the record books as a five-time school record holder. Was honored as Team MVP seven times throughout his career. Kolka also captured three individual conference titles and was a six-time NCAA DIII All-Region selection. Early in his career, he was recognized as Newcomer of the Year, setting the tone for the success that followed.
Kolka brings a deep passion for the sport, a strong work ethic, and a wealth of competitive experience to the Bulldogs. He will take a role in the development of the program’s distance group across both cross country and track and field. His background as a highly accomplished student-athlete positions him to make an immediate and lasting impact on the continued growth and success of the program.
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Rachel Fairbanks Named to Week Three VNL Roster
PITTSBURGH – Rachel Fairbanks was named to the VNL (Volleyball Nations League) week 3 roster on Monday, announced by USA Volleyball. The 16-person team competes July 9-13, at the UT Arlington College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Matches will be shown on VBTV, Big Ten Network and/or CBS Sports Network. Fairbanks made her VNL debut in the sweep against the […]

PITTSBURGH – Rachel Fairbanks was named to the VNL (Volleyball Nations League) week 3 roster on Monday, announced by USA Volleyball. The 16-person team competes July 9-13, at the UT Arlington College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Matches will be shown on VBTV, Big Ten Network and/or CBS Sports Network.
Fairbanks made her VNL debut in the sweep against the Netherlands on June 21, recording her first international ace. She also saw time in the five-set victory over France the next day.
The VNL brings together the world’s top 18 teams for three action-packed weeks of preliminary play, with each team competing in four matches per week. Only the top eight teams will earn a spot in the Final Round, where a VNL title will be on the line.
Week 3 Schedule: (all times EST)
July 9 at 8:30 p.m. vs. Thailand
July 10 at 8:30 p.m. vs. Dominican Republic
Jully 12 at 8:30 p.m. vs. Canada
July 13 at 8:00 p.m. vs. China
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SPECIAL EDITION OF NXT® TAKES PLACE TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 IN PHILADELPHIA
Tickets On Sale Wednesday, July 9 at 10am ET/7am PT Presale Access Begins Tuesday, July 8 at 10am ET/7am PT July 7, 2025 – WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced that a special edition of NXT will take place Tuesday, August 19 at The Met Philadelphia. The episode will air live on The […]


Tickets On Sale Wednesday, July 9 at 10am ET/7am PT
Presale Access Begins Tuesday, July 8 at 10am ET/7am PT
July 7, 2025 – WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced that a special edition of NXT will take place Tuesday, August 19 at The Met Philadelphia. The episode will air live on The CW starting at 8pm ET.
Tickets will go on sale starting Wednesday, July 9 at 10am ET/7am PT via Ticketmaster.com. Fans can purchase tickets during an exclusive pre-sale by visiting Ticketmaster.com and using the code NXTLIVE starting Tuesday, July 8 at 10am ET/7am PT until 11:59pm ET/8:59pm PT.
In November 2023, WWE and The CW announced a five-year agreement to bring NXT to broadcast television for the first time in its 13-year history. NXT joins a growing roster of live sports on The CW, including the NASCAR Xfinity Series, ACC football and basketball games, Pac-12 football games, Grand Slam Track and AVP beach volleyball.
About WWE®
WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.
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Prentice Named to Team USA for World Aquatics World Championships
Tara Prentice, a UC Irvine women’s water polo alumna, has been selected for Team USA at the 2025 World Aquatics World Championships in Singapore, scheduled for July 10-23. Prentice, a key player for the team, will compete in Group B alongside China, the Netherlands, and Argentina. This marks her fourth consecutive year participating in the […]
Tara Prentice, a UC Irvine women’s water polo alumna, has been selected for Team USA at the 2025 World Aquatics World Championships in Singapore, scheduled for July 10-23. Prentice, a key player for the team, will compete in Group B alongside China, the Netherlands, and Argentina. This marks her fourth consecutive year participating in the World Championships, where she previously helped secure gold medals in 2022 and 2024. Having already represented the USA at the 2024 Paris Games, Prentice holds a record as UC Irvine’s all-time leading scorer with 242 goals and numerous accolades to her name.
By the Numbers
- Prentice scored 242 goals during her collegiate career, making her the program’s all-time leading scorer.
- The USA Women’s National Team has claimed gold at eight World Championships, most recently in 2024.
State of Play
- Team USA will kick off their championship run against China on July 10.
- UC Irvine’s Director of Water Polo, Dan Klatt, serves as an assistant coach for the national team.
- Prentice is one of seven returning Olympians from the 2024 Paris Games.
What’s Next
As the championships commence, Team USA aims to build on their recent successes and secure another gold medal, with Prentice playing a critical role in the team’s performance.
Bottom Line
Tara Prentice’s remarkable journey from UC Irvine standout to key member of Team USA underscores the strength and talent of young American athletes competing on the world stage, promising an exciting summer of water polo in Singapore.
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Test automation and continuous integration – the key to faster and safer software delivery
Test automation and continuous integration (CI) enable development teams to shorten the time to deliver new features while reducing the risk of failures. Read the article to find out what you can gain by using them in your company. Benefits of test automation Test automation is a key enabler of speed and efficiency in software […]

Test automation and continuous integration (CI) enable development teams to shorten the time to deliver new features while reducing the risk of failures. Read the article to find out what you can gain by using them in your company.
Benefits of test automation
Test automation is a key enabler of speed and efficiency in software development. By automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks, your team can focus on innovation and quality. What can you expect from implementing test automation?
Faster test cycles and shorter time to market
Automated tests run many times faster than manual tests. This lets you release more updates and respond faster to market needs.
Early error detection
Automation helps you run tests every time you change the code. This way, you can spot and fix bugs before they hit production.
Higher accuracy and consistency
Automated testing eliminates the risk of human error, ensuring consistency and reliability of results.
Better test coverage
Automation lets you test more cases. By implementing automation with Scalosoft, you can easily test scenarios and regressions that are difficult to check manually.
Cost savings
At the start, you need to invest in setting up automated tests, but later you can reuse them, significantly reducing testing costs in the long run.
How does test automation reduce manual errors?
Unlike manual tests, which can depend on the person testing and their mood, automated tests always follow the same steps in the same way. This eliminates errors related to human error.
Tests that run automatically for every code change let you spot potential issues before they reach later stages of the project. Automation also lets you test a much wider range of cases, reducing the risk of missing important bugs.
The role of continuous integration (CI) in secure and fast delivery
By automatically integrating code changes from multiple developers and running tests at every stage, errors are detected before they can cause any problems. Each change is automatically tested as part of the pipeline, which immediately stops if it fails. This minimizes the risk of deploying faulty code to production.
A well-configured CI/CD pipeline guarantees that your software is always ready for deployment. With regular code integration and quick feedback, your team will communicate smoothly and avoid wasting time on unnecessary tasks.
What will you gain from implementing CI/CD?
Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) are not just technical practices — they’re strategic tools that drive better collaboration, faster releases, and fewer errors.
Fewer software defects
Organizations using CI/CD report up to 50% fewer errors after deployment and have a significantly lower failure rate than companies that have not implemented CI/CD.
Faster error identification and correction
Immediate feedback helps you fix defects faster and limits their negative impact on users.
Higher software quality
Thanks to repeatable implementation processes, the quality of the final product is higher. Simultaneously, the risk of production failures is significantly lower.
Test automation and CI/CD – your foundation for scalable, reliable software delivery
Test automation and CI/CD are crucial in eliminating human errors. By using them in your company, you ensure fast, repeatable, and reliable delivery of high-quality software. You can learn more about automation and CI/CD outsourcing at https://www.scalosoft.com/outsourcing/.
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Aces volleyball unveils 2025 schedule
Story Links EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Set to open his first season leading the University of Evansville volleyball program, head coach Zach Weinberg has announced the full 2025 season schedule. Full 2025 Schedule “Our staff is really excited about the slate of matches we’ve lined up for this season. This schedule will present […]

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Set to open his first season leading the University of Evansville volleyball program, head coach Zach Weinberg has announced the full 2025 season schedule.
Full 2025 Schedule
“Our staff is really excited about the slate of matches we’ve lined up for this season. This schedule will present lots of opportunities to learn about ourselves as we head into Valley play, and with so many new faces in the program (mine included), it will be good to get everyone truly integrated,” Weinberg said. “Having Michigan State inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse, as our home opener, is a great opportunity to show a Big 10 institution the level of community and fan support we have here in Evansville and at UE. I hope we can sell out Meeks and have that be an incredible atmosphere for a huge match!”
“Renewing the home and home rivalry with USI was a non-negotiable, in my mind. The two teams always play competitive matches, and when rivalries and bragging rights are at play, stats and history get thrown out the window. Those will be competitive matches, and I’m excited to bring the city together to witness it,” Weinberg added. “Before any “official” matches get underway, we will host our Purple & Orange scrimmage in Meeks at 6PM on Friday, August 22nd. Admission will be free, and it will be the fans’ first chance to see the 2025 Aces live and in person! Aces Fans-we’d love to have you there! 2025 is going to be a great building season for us, and I can’t wait to see everyone in Meeks Family Fieldhouse this year!”
Following an exhibition match on August 23 at Lindenwood, the Purple Aces open the regular season on Friday, August 29 at the Butler Big Dawg Kickoff in Indianapolis. UE faces Butler in the opener while completing the weekend with contests against Middle Tennessee State and Purdue Fort Wayne.
In the home opener on Wednesday, September 3, Evansville welcomes Big Ten foe Michigan State. It will mark the first time a Big Ten school has played inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse since the first match at the facility on Sept. 8, 2017 when UE welcomed Indiana University.
Non-conference action continues on Sept. 4-5 when the squad travels to Atlanta for the GSU Invitational. Hosted by Georgia State, the Aces take on Florida A&M, Queens, and host GSU. Florida A&M is the reigning SWAC Champion, posting a perfect 16-0 league mark on the way to the NCAA Tournament.
UE returns to campus for a home tournament on the 12th and 13th. UAB, Western Illinois, and Morehead State comprise the event. WIU won 17 matches last season while the Eagles represented the Ohio Valley Conference in the NCAA Tournament. Non-conference action wraps up with a home-and-home versus USI. The teams meet up in Meeks Family Fieldhouse on Sept. 18 while the Aces make the trek across town two days later.
Missouri Valley Conference action opens with a home contest versus Bradley on Sept. 26. UE heads to Southern Illinois on the 27th for its first league road match. October begins with home matches versus Belmont and Indiana State on the 3rd and 4th.
Five of the next six matches take place on the road with the stretch opening on Oct. 10 with a road tilt at UNI. The Panthers were a perfect 18-0 in the Valley last season and went 23-7 overall. The weekend continues at Drake, who won 20 matches a season ago while posting a 16-2 MVC mark. The road trip continues on Oct. 14 with a contest at Indiana State.
Evansville faces UNI at home on the 18th before traveling to Belmont and Murray State on the 24th and 25. On Halloween, the Aces host UIC before squaring off against Valparaiso on November 1. Following a road swing to Illinois State and Bradley (Nov. 6-7), UE completes the regular season at home against Drake and Southern Illinois on the 14th and 15th.
The MVC Tournament runs from Nov. 19-25 and will be hosted by the higher seed.
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