July 6, 2026
91ֱ announced that Jarett Gerald will be named the Explorers’ next Vice President of Athletics & Recreation and Director of Athletics, officially starting on Monday, Aug. 3.
The Learn to Swim Pilot Program at 91ֱ gave second graders from Logan Elementary School the chance to learn swimming and water safety from Explorer student-athletes.
The athletics head will take on similar role at St. Joseph’s University.
Univest Financial Corporation and 91ֱ have entered into a multi‑year partnership that designates Univest as the Official Banking Partner of 91ֱ and secures naming rights for the University’s primary athletics facility, now to be known as the Univest Financial Fieldhouse.
Moore was the first Black men’s basketball player at La 91ֱ and helped the team win the 1952 NIT Championship.
Joe Ryan, ‘69, Tom Filer, ‘78, and Tom Bonk, ‘84, will be inducted into the Philadelphia City All Stars Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in April.
Under Turner Gray’s vision, La 91ֱ’s pep band continues to grow providing the energy for the Explorers and the Glaser Arena.
Alexis Sanchez, ’25, La 91ֱ’s 2025 undergraduate commencement speaker, found her voice by saying yes—even when life said no.
A team effort propels Gabrielle LaCroix, '27, on her career path in finance.
91ֱ 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.