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November 19, 2025
Arcadia University to Launch Men's & Women's Fencing in 2027
GLENSIDE, Pa., Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arcadia University Department of Athletics and Recreation is excited to announce the addition of men's and women's fencing programs, to begin competition in the fall of 2027. According to USA Fencing, Arcadia will become the 13th Division...
Arcadia University is set to sharpen its competitive edge with the introduction of men's and women's fencing programs, slated to begin competing in the fall of 2027. The announcement, made by the Arcadia University Department of Athletics and Recreation, marks a significant expansion of the university's athletic offerings and promises to bring a new level of excitement to the Glenside, Pennsylvania campus.
The addition of fencing will provide new opportunities for student-athletes, allowing them to pursue their passion for the sport while receiving a quality education at Arcadia. University officials anticipate that the programs will attract talented fencers from across the region and beyond, further enhancing the university's reputation for academic and athletic excellence.
According to USA Fencing, the national governing body for the sport, Arcadia University will become the 13th Division institution to offer fencing programs. This signifies the growing popularity of fencing at the collegiate level and underscores Arcadia's commitment to providing a diverse range of athletic experiences for its students.
The university will now embark on the process of building the fencing programs from the ground up. This will involve hiring experienced coaching staff, recruiting student-athletes, securing necessary equipment, and establishing a dedicated training facility. The Department of Athletics and Recreation is committed to providing the resources and support needed to ensure the success of the new programs.
The launch of men's and women's fencing at Arcadia University is expected to have a positive impact on the campus community and the surrounding area. In addition to the athletic benefits, the programs will offer opportunities for students to develop valuable skills such as discipline, focus, and strategic thinking. The university hopes to create a vibrant and competitive fencing environment that will contribute to the overall success of its athletic program. Students, faculty, and staff are already expressing enthusiasm for the new addition, eagerly anticipating the day when the first Arcadia fencers take to the strip.
The addition of fencing will provide new opportunities for student-athletes, allowing them to pursue their passion for the sport while receiving a quality education at Arcadia. University officials anticipate that the programs will attract talented fencers from across the region and beyond, further enhancing the university's reputation for academic and athletic excellence.
According to USA Fencing, the national governing body for the sport, Arcadia University will become the 13th Division institution to offer fencing programs. This signifies the growing popularity of fencing at the collegiate level and underscores Arcadia's commitment to providing a diverse range of athletic experiences for its students.
The university will now embark on the process of building the fencing programs from the ground up. This will involve hiring experienced coaching staff, recruiting student-athletes, securing necessary equipment, and establishing a dedicated training facility. The Department of Athletics and Recreation is committed to providing the resources and support needed to ensure the success of the new programs.
The launch of men's and women's fencing at Arcadia University is expected to have a positive impact on the campus community and the surrounding area. In addition to the athletic benefits, the programs will offer opportunities for students to develop valuable skills such as discipline, focus, and strategic thinking. The university hopes to create a vibrant and competitive fencing environment that will contribute to the overall success of its athletic program. Students, faculty, and staff are already expressing enthusiasm for the new addition, eagerly anticipating the day when the first Arcadia fencers take to the strip.
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