Release Courtesy Baruch Athletic Communications

NEW YORK – Chazia Weste has been named the new Associate Athletic Director for Administration and Finance for the Baruch College Athletics Department.

The announcement was made by Baruch College Director of Athletics & Recreation, Heather MacCulloch on Wednesday.

Chazia comes to Baruch College after spending the past ten years at Monroe University (NJCAA D1) in New Rochelle, New York. She is a professional with ten years of experience in athletic business operations with comprehensive knowledge of budgeting, supervising personnel, and management.

“We are thrilled to welcome Chazia Weste as Baruch’s new Associate Athletic Director for Administration and Finance. Chazia brings a wealth of experience in athletic administration, financial planning, and strategic operations that will be instrumental in strengthening the foundation of our department.” Director of Athletics & Recreation Heather MacCulloch said. “Her commitment to excellence and student-athlete success aligns perfectly with our mission, and I’m confident she will make an immediate and lasting impact at Baruch.”

Chazia spent the past three years as the Associate Director of Athletics – Business Operations at Monroe. The first year in this position was spent with Monroe University NJCAA D3 (Express) in the Bronx, New York assisting during their transition in Athletic Directors, while the remaining two years were spent at Monroe University D1 (Mustangs) in New Rochelle, New York. 

During her overall time at Monroe University, she also worked as the Assistant Athletic Director, Athletic Business Manager, Athletic Administrative Assistant, and Student Administrative Assistant in the Sports Information Department.

She graduated from Monroe in 2015 earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. She then pursued getting two masters, one in Finance at Iona University (’17), followed by a second in English Literature from Mercy University (’21).

Since 2020, she is also a member of Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society and has been a member of the National Association of Black Accounts (NABA) since 2014.    

 

“I’m honored to join Baruch College as the Associate Athletic Director for Administration and Finance. It’s incredibly exciting to be part of such a dynamic and successful program, and I’m especially grateful for the opportunity to learn from and work alongside Athletic Director Heather MacCulloch.,” said Weste, “Her visionary leadership has elevated Baruch Athletics, and I look forward to contributing to the continued growth and excellence of this thriving department—supporting our student-athletes, coaches, and community every step of the way.”

With her decade of experience in collegiate athletics as well as her academic focus in Accounting and Finance, Weste is an ideal fit for this role.

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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Washburn volleyball head coach Chris Herron and the Ichabods 2007 Final Four team are headed to the hall of fame, the team announced Wednesday night.

Coach Herron enters his 25th season as Washburn’s head coach. He’s amassed over 600 wins with the ‘Bods and is a four-time MIAA Coach of the Year.

As for the 2007 Final Four team, they went 38-4, helping Washburn to its most successful season in school history. The Lady Blues finished the season ranked 3rd in the country.

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It’s time for teams the 2025 college volleyball season. After Penn State hoisted its eighth national championship in 2024, the 2025 season will see who’s next to map out a road to the top. 

You can find information on when the 2025 college volleyball season starts here.This article will be updated if games and times are changed. 

When does the 2025 college volleyball season start?

The 2025 season begins with the AVCA First Serve Showcase from Friday, Aug. 22 to Monday, Aug. 25. This year, the field has more than doubled from last year to now 10 teams and will use two different venues this season. 

Click or tap here for the full season-long schedule and scores. Here are the matches scheduled for the showcase from Friday, Aug. 22 to Monday, Aug. 25:

2025 AVCA First Serve Showcase at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE

• Friday, Aug. 22:
  • Pittsburgh vs. Nebraska | 7 p.m. ET | FOX
  • Florida vs. Stanford | 9 p.m. ET | FOX
• Saturday, Aug. 23:
  • Kansas vs. Vanderbilt | 3 p.m. ET | FS1
    Creighton vs. Penn State | 5 p. m. ET | FS1
• Sunday, Aug. 24:
  • Florida vs. Pittsburgh | 1 p.m. ET | ESPN
  • Stanford vs. Nebraska | 3:30 p.m. ET | ESPN

Last year, the 2024 AVCA First Serve was an electrifying opener to the season at KFC Yum! Center, foreshadowing what was to come four months later at the same venue of the national championship. Two of the four teams competing there in August, Nebraska and Louisville, returned to the arena in December for the NCAA tournament’s semifinals round. 

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Here are more matches from the season-opening week, beyond the First Serve Showcase.

August 25, 2025 in Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, SD

• Kansas vs. Penn State | 6:30 p.m. ET | Big Ten Network
• Minnesota vs. Texas A&M | 8:30 p.m. ET | Big Ten Network

A week later marks the start of the season for most volleyball teams, featuring a boatload of invitationals and classics across the country.

Below are which showcases, classics or invitationals that feature the final 16 teams from the 2024 NCAA tournament held from Friday, Aug. 29 to Monday, Sept. 1:

• Opening Spike Classic – Kohl Center in Madison, WI
  • Friday, Aug. 29
    • Kansas vs. Wisconsin | 7 p.m. ET
    • Creighton vs. Texas | 9:30 p.m. ET
  • Sunday, Aug. 31
    • Wisconsin vs. Texas | 2 p.m. ET
    • Creighton vs. Kansas | 4:30 p.m. ET
• LUV Invitational – Allen Arena in Nashville, TN
  • Friday, Aug. 29
    • Nebraska vs. Lipscomb | 7 p.m. ET
  • Saturday, Aug. 30
    • Kentucky vs. Lipscomb | 3 p.m. ET
  • Sunday, Aug. 31
    • Seton Hall vs. Lipscomb | 3 p.m. ET
• Cardinal Classic – L&N Federal Credit Union Arena in Louisville, KY
  • Friday, Aug. 29
    • Morehead State vs. St. John’s
  • Saturday, Aug. 30
    • Auburn vs. Morehead State
  • Sunday, Aug. 31
    • St. John’s vs. Auburn | 12 p.m. ET
    • Louisville vs. Morehead State | 2 p.m. ET
    • Louisville vs. Auburn | 7 p.m. ET
  • Monday, Sept. 1
    • St. John’s vs. Louisville | 3 p.m. ET 
• EVEN Hotel Bobcat Invite – Shroyer Gymnasium in Bozeman, MT
  • Friday, Aug. 29
    • Oregon vs. South Dakota | 6 p.m. ET
    • Prairie View A&M vs. Montana State | 9 p.m. ET
  • Saturday, Aug. 30 
    • Prairie View A&M vs. Oregon | 4 p.m. ET
    • South Dakota vs. Montana State | 7 p.m. ET
  • Sunday, Aug. 31
    • South Dakota State vs. Prairie View A&M | 1 p.m. ET
    • Oregon vs. Montana State | 4 p.m. ET
• Rainbow Wahine Volleyball Classic – SimpliFi Arena in Honolulu, HI
  • Friday, Aug 29
    • San Diego vs. Utah State | 10:45 p.m. ET
    • Marquette vs. Hawaii | 1 a.m. ET (next day)
  • Saturday, Aug. 30 
    • San Diego vs. Marquette | 10:45 p.m. ET
    • Hawaii vs. Utah State | 1 a.m. ET (next day)
  • Sunday, Aug. 31
    • Marquette vs. Utah State | 8:45 p.m. ET
    • San Diego vs. Hawaii | 11 p.m. ET
• Rice Invitational – Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, TX
  • Friday, Aug. 29
    • Texas A&M vs. Rice | 7 p.m. ET
  • Saturday, Aug. 30
    • Central Arkansas vs. Texas A&M | TBA
  • Sunday, Aug. 31
    • Rice vs. Central Arkansas | 2 p.m. ET
• Utah Tournament – Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT
  • Friday, Aug. 29
    • Dayton vs. Washington State 
    • Washington State vs. Lafayette
    • Utah vs. Dayton | 9 p.m. ET
  • Saturday, Aug. 30
    • Utah vs. Lafayette | 1 p.m. ET
    • Washington State vs. Dayton | 3 p.m. ET 
    • Dayton vs. Lafayette | 5 p.m. ET
  • Sunday, Aug. 31 
    • Utah vs. Washington State | 2 p.m. ET
• Broadway Block Party – Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN
  • Sunday, Aug. 31
    • Nebraska vs. Kentucky | 12 p.m. ET 
    • Purdue vs. Tennessee | 2:30 p.m. ET
    • Illinois vs. Vanderbilt | 5 p.m. ET 
• State Farm Women’s College Volleyball Showcase – PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Sunday, Aug. 31
    • Pitt vs. TCU | 2 p.m. ET 
    • Penn State vs. Arizona State | 5 p.m. ET
  • Monday, Sept. 1
    • Penn State vs. TCU | 5 p.m. ET
    • Pitt vs. Arizona State | 7:30 p.m. ET

Some other early-season nonconference games to watch can be found below:

• Sunday, Sept. 7
• Wednesday, Sept. 10
• Friday, Sept. 12
• Tuesday, Sept. 16
• Wednesday, Sept. 17
• Thursday, Sept. 18

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2025 Division I volleyball tournament schedule

• Selection Show: Sunday, Nov. 30 
• First & Second Rounds: Thursday – Saturday, Dec. 4-6
• Regionals: Thursday – Sunday, Dec. 11-14
• Semifinals: Thursday, Dec. 18 in Kansas City, MO 
• National Championship: Sunday, Dec. 21 in Kansas City, MO

The semifinals and title game will be played at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This will mark the first time since 2017 that Kansas City has hosted the DI volleyball finals and the second time overall.

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Future national championship locations and dates

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 3, 2025) — Nine Paralympians are on the U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team roster for this week’s Dutch Tournament, taking place July 4-6 in Assen, Netherlands.

Head Coach Bill Hamiter is using the annual event as a key development opportunity ahead of the 2025 World Cup in October.

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The U.S. roster includes the return of libero Kari Ortiz, competing internationally for the first time since retiring in 2016. Ortiz helped the U.S. win gold at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Also making her return is 2020 Paralympic gold medalist Annie Flood, competing for the first time since Tokyo.

Veterans Whitney Dosty, Tia Edwards, Kendra Hall, Kaleo Kanahele Maclay, Nicky Nieves, Emma Schieck and Bethany Zummo round out the group of Paralympians leading the charge in the Netherlands. They are joined by 2024 Paralympic alternates Courtney Baker, Raelene Elam and MaKenzie Franklin, while setter Gia Cruz and outside hitter Jessie West will make their 2025 debuts with the team.

The Dutch Tournament features a strong international field, including the host Netherlands, Canada, Italy and France. The U.S., Canada and Italy are all ranked in the world’s top 10. Last year, the U.S. finished third at the event before going on to win gold at the Paralympic Games in Paris.

The team recently earned silver at the 2025 Para Pan America Zonal Championship and has already qualified for the 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championship and the 2028 Paralympic Games.

Roster

No  Name (Position, Height, Hometown)
2 Bethany Zummo (L, 5-3, Dublin, Calif.)
8 Whitney Dosty (OH/OPP, 6-3, Tucson, Ariz.)
9 Tia Edwards (OH/MB, 5-7, Skiatook, Okla.)
10 Kari Ortiz (L, 5-6, Washington, D.C.)
12 Emma Schieck (OH, 5-7, Statesville, N.C.)
13 Gia Cruz (S, 5-5, San Antonio, Texas)
14 Kaleo Kanahele Maclay (S, 5-6, Oklahoma City, Okla.)
15 Kendra Hall (5-7, Westfield, Ind.)
16 Nicky Nieves (MB/OH, 5-10, Kissimmee, Fla.)
17 Jessie West (OH, 5-8, Edmond, Okla.)
18 Courtney Baker (OH, 5-9, Crofton, Ky.)
21 Annie Flood (S, 5-7, Salem, Ore.)
22 MaKenzie Franklin (OH, 6-0, Red Wing, Minn., North Country)
24 Raelene Elam (OH, 6-1, St. George, Utah, Northern California)

Head Coach: Bill Hamiter
Assistant Coach: Grace Campbell
Performance Analyst: Jeff Hicks
Athletic Trainer: Samantha Carter
Mental Performance Coach: Brooke Lamphere
Strength and Conditioning/Physical Therapist: Bobby Moore
Dietitian: Jacque Scaramella

Schedule

July 4
USA vs. Italy, 12 a.m. PT
USA vs. France at 7 a.m. PT

July 5
Women: USA vs NED, 1:45 a.m.
USA vs Canada, 5:15 a.m.

July 6
Playoff matches