William Penn University Athletics

Laila Smith makes the NFCA All-Region team!

Katrana, Burt Named April Players of the Month

Katrana, Burt Named April Players of the Month Katrana, Burt Named April Players of the Month

SB: Quartet Collects All-District Honors

https://www.statesmenathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260531xvk4db

It’s not too late to become a Statesmen! Join us for Statesmen Registration Day on June 20, 2026, and take the next steps toward starting this fall. Students and families will connect with advisors, campus offices, tour campus, and meet other incoming Statesmen.

Apply to William Penn here:
https://application.wmpenn.edu

Register for Statesmen Registration Day here:
www.wmpenn.edu/event/2026-statesmen-registration-day

William Penn University has announced the appointment of Kenneth “Ken” Oliver as Executive Vice President for Advancement, effective July 2026.

Oliver brings more than 30 years of higher education leadership experience in advancement, fundraising, enrollment management, athletics, marketing, student affairs, and university operations. He most recently served as Executive Vice President of Advancement & University Operations & Foundation Administrator at Kansas Wesleyan University.

A familiar face to the Penn community, Oliver previously served William Penn University in multiple leadership and coaching roles during the 1990s.

Read more here: www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/university-names-ken-oliver-vice-president-for-advancement

Garrett Katrana of men’s lacrosse and women’s track and field athlete Phoebe Burt secure the April Players of the month award!

SB: Smith Garners NFCA All-Region Accolade

Smith Garners NFCA All-Region Accolade Smith Garners NFCA All-Region Accolade

From questioning whether college football was the right fit to landing a leadership role in NCAA Division II athletics, A.J. Helgeson’s path at William Penn University took an unexpected turn and led to a passion for sports communication.

Now, the Statesmen graduate is headed to Mobile, Alabama, to begin his next chapter as Director of Sports Communication at Spring Hill College.

Read more: www.wmpenn.edu/news-story/august-helgeson

MLX: William Penn Ties Highest Ranking in School History at No. 4

William Penn Ties Highest Ranking in School History at No. 4 William Penn Ties Highest Ranking in School History at No. 4

MTF: Higginbotham Claims Second National Title as School-Record Three Earn All-America Status

Higginbotham Claims Second National Title as School-Record Three Earn All-America Status Higginbotham Claims Second National Title as School-Record Three Earn All-America Status