Great work by the Athletic communications video staff and showcasing the great work by our Spartan student-athletes during #D3Week

Congratulations to the winner of the #D3Week video contest, @AU_Spartans! 🎉 Aurora’s student-athletes made an impact all week long—giving back through community service and campus initiatives like blanket donations, road clean-ups, career workshops, mental health awareness games, and more. 💙 #WhyD3 | 🎥on.ncaa.com/26D3Week_Aurora

we had the best week celebrating @NCAADIII #gocru | #d3week

#D3Week Profile: Haley Jung Director of Sports Information Programs, @HUPipers Haley Jung knew what she was signing up for when she took the job at @HamlineU. One person. Twenty-two sports. Every recap, every story, every post — hers. It's the kind of role that demands creativity, efficiency, and a willingness to find smarter ways to work. Haley is a good writer — she'll be the first to tell you — and she's always looking for tools that help her do more of it. FanWord was already in the department when she arrived this past fall. She jumped in immediately, and the difference was hard to miss. "What normally would take me multiple hours to write a story, put it up on the website, and post it to social media platforms, now takes me less than half the time and gives me way less stress." For someone covering the breadth of Hamline's athletic programs solo, her time savings from using FanWord Assist turn an overwhelming night into something more manageable. Box scores go in, details get checked, and stories are live in minutes. The late nights are shorter. The pressure after the final whistle is lighter. "It gives you peace of mind that you're going to get an accurate highlight of the game into a recap in under a minute," she says. Haley brings a well-rounded background to her role — graphic design, photography, game management, and even contract social media work with @NCAAIceHockey. She's built for the full scope of what a modern sports communicator does. FanWord frees her up to actually use all of it, rather than spending every available hour just getting recaps out the door. Her advice to anyone still hesitant is straightforward: this is life-changing for anyone working as the sole recap writer, or the one person doing everything in their department. Let's toast to the hard work of Haley Jung, who is covering all 22 sports with passion and FanWord Assist — and sleeping a little better because of it. 🎉 #WhyD3

That’s a wrap on #D3Week. 🎉💙 Thank you for an incredible week, Division III! #WhyD3

As #D3Week comes to a close, here are some of our student-athletes (and Athletics Director) sharing their experiences as part of the D3 community!

Listen to a terrific #D3Week conversation with Nick Wever, Hope College junior and men's basketball student assistant coach, on the Hope Athletics Orange and Blue Podcast. Find the link in the comments. You can also download the Orange and Blue Podcast through your preferred provider or listen on YouTube. #d3hoops

#WIACSWIMDIVE #WIACBASE #WIACGOLF #WIACTENNIS | As we are celebrating #D3Week, get to know some of the WIAC student-athletes. #ExcellenceInAction #d3swim #d3baseball #d3golf #d3tennis

Hear from Dr. Marc M. Camille, President of Albertus Magnus College and Chair of the Division III Presidents Council, as he shares his perspective on what Division III truly represents—where excellence in athletics and life go hand in hand, without compromise. #D3Week | on.ncaa.com/D3WeekMC

#WhyD3 & UW-Oshkosh? This freshman gave her answers💙 🤝 💛 Check out Cali Weiland's response here: bit.ly/4mmEhB8 @UWOSwimDive | #GoldStandard | #D3Week

NCAA #D3Week Spotlight — Craig Rainey, @AdrianBulldogs ⚾ Built by the #D3MIAA. Still making an impact. #GreatSince1888 #WhyD3 #NCAAD3

STUDENT-ATHLETE THANK YOU! #gocru | #armorup | #d3week

STUDENT-ATHLETE THANK YOU! #gocru | #d3week | #armorup

STUDENT-ATHLETE THANK YOU! #gocru | #d3week | #armorup

For @NCAADIII Week, @USMMA_Baseball senior outfielder Charles Cahalan shares why he chose Kings Point and what being a Division III student-athlete means to him. #WhyD3 #D3week #OURAcademy

⭐️FORMER COLLEGE ATHLETE ⭐️ NCATA Specialist of the Year 2X NCATA Athlete of the Year NCATA All-America 2X NCATA DIII Tournament Champions NCATA National Championship Qualifier #gocru | #d3week

⭐️FORMER COLLEGE ATHLETE ⭐️ #gocru | #d3week

For @NCAADIII Week, @USMMAFootball linebacker Sam MacDonald shares why he chose Kings Point and what being a Division III student-athlete means to him. #WhyD3 #D3week #OURAcademy

NCAA #D3Week Spotlight — Dan Gelderloos, @CalvinKnights 🏊 Built by the #D3MIAA. Still making an impact. #GreatSince1888 #WhyD3 #NCAAD3

On the final day of D3, we hear from All-American athlete Bailey Puckett on why she chose to run D3! #TrineNation | #WhyD3 | #D3Week