ONEONTA, N.Y. – The Empire 8 recently released a new logo to commemorate the conference's 25^th Anniversary season in 2023-24.
Hartwick College was one of the founding members of the Empire 8, which was established in 1999.  Over the last 25 years, the conference has developed into one of the premier NCAA Division III conferences in both athletic and academic success.  The conference has also been highly influential in helping to shape the Division III landscape. The conference has put forward many legislative proposals along with placing individuals in leadership roles at the national level, including Hartwick's President, Darren Reisberg who is currently serving on the Division III Diversity and Inclusion Working Group.
 
"Our 25th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the many achievements of the Empire 8, our institutions, student-athletes, coaches, and administrators," said Empire 8 Commissioner Chuck Mitrano. "The roots of the Empire 8 date back to 1964 as the Independent College Athletic Conference which evolved into the establishment of the Empire 8 in 1999. In that time, we have grown leaps and bounds with much to celebrate. That momentum will propel us to even greater heights in the future in the service of our student-athletes. We hope you will join us in commemorating our past that has primed Empire 8 to flourish in the future as a special conference where 'Tomorrow's Leaders Compete Here Today.'"

Hartwick will be collaborating with the conference as well as other institutions to feature stories and series' celebrating the league's 25^th anniversary, which will be highlighted on the conference's website and social media platforms throughout the 2023-24 season. The conference will also be using the #E825 and #E8Anniversary hashtags on its Twitter and Instagram platforms as a way for fans to follow along throughout the year. 
 
ABOUT THE EMPIRE 8 CONFERENCE


The members of the Empire 8 Conference are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and the league is regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership has distinguished itself among its peer group for its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, outstanding services and highly ethical policies and practices. Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the E8. For more on the Empire 8 visit www.empire8.com.