During the 10th annual Days of Giving campaign, the college a record $1.43 million from over 4,300 donors over two days.

Saint Anselm College joins hundreds of institutions across the country in celebrating Giving Tuesday on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Saint Anselm College announced that men’s and women’s track & field will become the latest varsity sports offered on the Hilltop, beginning with the 2023-2024 academic year.

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Saint Anselm College announced the addition of men's and women's track & field as varsity sport offerings on Tuesday. Additionally, plans for an on-campus track & field complex were revealed, which will include an eight-lane track, synthetic turf field, lighting, spectator seating, and an amenities building with locker rooms. 

The brand-new Hawks track & field programs will participate in both the indoor and outdoor seasons, officially beginning competition within the Northeast-10 Conference effective in the 2023-24 academic year. 

Design and planning for the facility, which may be completed in phases, is already underway. The complex is also expected to be home to the Hawks men's and women's soccer teams, as well as a wide array of other College programming.

"Track & field will enhance the overall student-athlete experience and provide new opportunities for recruits to compete at the NCAA Division II level while immersed in a transformative educational experience," said Saint Anselm President Joseph A. Favazza, Ph.D. "The addition of track & field at Saint Anselm is a key strategic initiative that will also drive ongoing athletics recruitment."

A national search will commence immediately for a Director of Track & Field/Head Coach, with the first track & field student-athletes enrolling at Saint Anselm in Fall 2023.

Saint Anselm will join many current NE10 institutions that sponsor track & field. Starting with the 2023-24 academic year, Saint Anselm will offer 23 NCAA Division II sports in total, an all-time high. 

"Athletic teams on the Hilltop have achieved unmatched levels of competitive success during recent years," remarked Director of Athletics Daron Montgomery. "We are confident that the College's track & field programs will strengthen our success in many ways and further elevate the brand and profile of Saint Anselm athletics."

NOTABLES

• Since 2018, Saint Anselm teams have reached the Elite Eight, Final Four, and played for two NCAA Division II national championships—earning a total of 23 NCAA post-season appearances.
• Based on current high school participation rates, track & field is the most popular sport for high-school aged girls while ranking second amongst boys.
• Prospective track & field student-athletes should email Daron Montgomery, Director of Athletics, or complete the following online recruiting questionnaires: WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD, MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD
• Donor and naming opportunities are available for the track & field complex project. For more information regarding facility donor opportunities, contact Jim Flanagan, the Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer.

During the 11th annual Days of Giving campaign, the college raised more than $1.32 million from more than 4,100 donors over two days. 

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Following an extensive search, Peter Early was selected as the first Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Saint Anselm College on Friday.

This fall, Saint Anselm students participated in training exercises with the Manchester Police Department. The opportunity helped the undergraduate and graduate students experience exercises while building relationships with local law enforcement officers.  

The crews spent a recent morning honing their skills as they responded to a mock active shooter situation around campus. Criminal Justice (CJ) majors, as well as student-athletes, played various roles during the simulation.  

“It enhanced our relationship with the students and the training caliber we were able to expose our officers to,” said Captain Brandon Murphy ‘00, of the Special Enforcement Division.“ This also gave students in the CJ program an inside look into some of the specialties that are unique to the Manchester Police Department.” 

Politics and criminal justice major Erin Motherway ‘25 was the first student on the scene to greet the officers at 5:30 a.m., and said the exposure to a real-world scenario like this was worth waking up extra early.  

“It was just amazing to have a view of what my career could look like both up front and behind the scenes,” shared Motherway. “That was incredible and so helpful and informative.” 

Earlier in the semester, Director of Campus Safety and Security Scott Dunn approached CJ Professor Kaitlyn Clarke ‘09 about this opportunity. Dunn explained that the hands on experience is a strong enhancement to the students’ education, beyond what can be studied and researched in the classroom.  

“To actually go out there and see what it takes to be one of these officers — this was SWAT tryouts so these men were being pushed very hard — you really can’t put a value on how important that is,” said Dunn.  

Clarke said several students told her that they enjoyed participating in the training, but what they valued the most was talking with the officers after the event. 

“An advantage of being a part of the Hilltop community is how faculty and staff provide the means to connect our students with community members in the field,” Clarke said. “Students can network, see, and participate in firsthand experiential learning.” 

The smoothness of the operation, the cooperation from the students and dedication from his officers made this training exercise one of the most fruitful ones he’s conducted in his career, Murphy shared, and he would love to continue the partnership.  

“It was truly a gift to be back here and work with the Criminal Justice students, which I found refreshing,” Murphy said. “I’m looking forward to paving a relationship with the students and the school moving forward.”  

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Saint Anselm College revealed its six-member Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023 on Monday.

Saint Anselm College has announced the Christopher Rodgers '93 Memorial Men's Basketball Endowment Fund that will support improvements and enhancements for the Hawks nationally-ranked men's basketball program.