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Sports 1 August 2026

Rio Grande wins 2026 Michael J. Schell Commissioner's Cup

For the second year in a row, and the third time in school history, the University of Rio Grande has earned the Michael J. Schell River States Conference Commissioner's All-Sports Cup for the 2025-26 school year. The RedStorm once again neared a perfect score, tallying 85 of a possible 90 points.

Sports 19 May 2026

Rio football season tickets now on sale

University of Rio Grande football fans can now secure their season tickets.

Sports 1 January 2026

Rio names Bartrum new head football coach

Former Marshall University standout and 13-year National Football League veteran Mike Bartrum has been named the new head football coach at the University of Rio Grande.

Sports 24 November 2025

Rio's Morrissey joins OCSA Hall of Fame

University of Rio Grande men's soccer head coach Scott Morrissey is among the four individuals who make up the Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association's (OCSA) second Hall of Fame Class.

Sports 21 November 2025

Trio set to enter Rio Athletic Hall of Fame

The University of Rio Grande will add a trio of members to its Athletic Hall of Fame this weekend.

Sports 20 November 2025

Rio women capture RSC Championship; Shular named RSC Newcomer of the Year

For the first time since 2016, the University of Rio Grande women's cross-country team can call themselves "champions.”

Sports 16 October 2025

Rio women picked No. 2 in RSC poll

The University of Rio Grande was picked second in the 2025 RSC Preseason Coaches' Poll announced last Wednesday by the River States Conference office.

Sports 14 October 2025

Rio men’s basketball picked atop RSC preseason poll

The University of Rio Grande was picked as the favorite in the 2025 River States Conference Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll.

Education 26 September 2025

Rio Grande welcomes record enrollment for fall 2025

University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College announced an 11% increase in enrollment this fall, raising the total student body to 2,641.

Sports 15 September 2025

Former Rio Grande basketball standout dies at 24

The University of Rio Grande is saddened to announce the passing of former men's basketball standout Miki Tadic.

Sports 20 August 2025

RedStorm on bottom of AAC football coaches' poll

The University of Rio Grande sits at the bottom of the 2025 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Football Preseason Coaches' Poll.The University of Rio Grande sits at the bottom of the 2025 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Football Preseason Coaches' Poll.

Sports 20 August 2025

RedStorm women tabbed No. 2 in RSC soccer coaches' poll

The University of Rio Grande has been picked second in the 2025 River States Conference Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll.

Sports 14 August 2025

Rio RedStorm men’s soccer at top of RSC preseason poll

The University of Rio Grande has been selected to repeat as River States Conference champions in men's soccer after claiming the top spot in the 2025 RSC Preseason Coaches' Poll.

Sports 11 August 2025

Rio Grande No. 2 in RSC preseason volleyball poll

The University of Rio Grande has been picked second in the 2025 River States Conference Women's Volleyball Preseason Coaches' Poll.

Sports 10 August 2025

Rio Grande earns Champions of Character Five-Star Award

The University of Rio Grande is one of 210 NAIA institutions to be named Champions of Character Five-Star Award winners for 2024-25.

Education 14 November 2024

Rio receives 2 transformative endowment gifts, paving the way for academic growth

University of Rio Grande is proud to announce two endowment gifts from the estates of generous benefactors. The gifts, totaling $2.8 million, will enhance the university’s scholarship endowment, offering sustained financial support to deserving students.