<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://admin.gomastodons.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics</title><link>https://admin.gomastodons.com/rss.aspx?path=general</link><description>Latest news items for Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://admin.gomastodons.com/rss?path=general" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Mastodon APR Scores Continue to Rise</title><link>https://gomastodons.com/news/2026/5/5/general-mastodon-apr-scores-continue-to-rise</link><guid>https://gomastodons.com/news/2026/5/5/general-mastodon-apr-scores-continue-to-rise</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="NCAA logo" src="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/5/ncaa_logo.png" /><br /><br />FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Nine Mastodon programs saw their multi-year Academic Progress Rate scores increase from the previous year in data released by the NCAA on Tuesday (May 5).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/ncaa_logo.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/ncaa_logo.png"><media:title>NCAA logo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/5/ncaa_logo.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2026 13:31:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16873</s:story_id></item><item><title>Masty Awards Celebrate Best of 2025-26</title><link>https://gomastodons.com/news/2026/4/23/general-masty-awards-celebrate-best-of-2025-26</link><guid>https://gomastodons.com/news/2026/4/23/general-masty-awards-celebrate-best-of-2025-26</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="No alternative text provided." src="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/23/JTG_PFW_Mastys_032426-7750.jpg" /><br /><br />FORT WAYNE, Ind. - On Wednesday (April 22) evening at the Walb International Ballroom, Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodon student-athletes and program contributors were celebrated during the annual Masty Awards. The event was hosted by WANE TV's Josh Ayen, men's volleyball's Kaden Fosdick and women's golf's Lillian Gottman. Several other student-athletes and staff presented awards during the evening.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/JTG_PFW_Mastys_032426-7750.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/JTG_PFW_Mastys_032426-7750.jpg"><media:title /></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/JTG_PFW_Mastys_032426-7750.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:49:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16863</s:story_id></item><item><title>702 Students Meet “Miss Trunchbull”</title><link>https://gomastodons.com/news/2026/3/17/general-702-students-meet-miss-trunchbull</link><guid>https://gomastodons.com/news/2026/3/17/general-702-students-meet-miss-trunchbull</guid><category>General, Women's Track and Field, Community Service, Men's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="No alternative text provided." src="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/17/DSC00037.jpg" /><br /><br />FORT WAYNE, Ind. – 702 students from J.E. Ober Elementary School in Garrett, Indiana visited Purdue Fort Wayne on March 16-17 to receive a track and field throws demonstration by Miss Trunchbull from the Roald Dahl book Matilda. Well, kinda.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/DSC00037.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/DSC00037.jpg"><media:title /></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/17/DSC00037.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:58:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16799</s:story_id></item><item><title>13 Student-Athletes Earn Spots on Exemplar &amp; Top 50 Lists</title><link>https://gomastodons.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-golf-13-student-athletes-earn-spots-on-exemplar-top-50-lists</link><guid>https://gomastodons.com/news/2026/3/13/mens-golf-13-student-athletes-earn-spots-on-exemplar-top-50-lists</guid><category>General, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Women's Track and Field, Men's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="PFW top 50" src="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/12/top_50_for_web_2026.png" /><br /><br />FORT WAYNE, Ind. – 13 Mastodon student-athletes have been chosen to the 2026 classes of Exemplar and Top 50 Purdue Fort Wayne students. These individuals are engaged on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus in their academics, athletics and other co-curricular activities, they also make significant impacts in their own communities.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/12/top_50_for_web_2026.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/12/top_50_for_web_2026.png"><media:title>PFW top 50</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/12/top_50_for_web_2026.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:06:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16790</s:story_id></item><item><title>Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics Introduces Updated Branding</title><link>https://gomastodons.com/news/2025/7/2/general-purdue-fort-wayne-athletics-introduces-updated-branding</link><guid>https://gomastodons.com/news/2025/7/2/general-purdue-fort-wayne-athletics-introduces-updated-branding</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Men's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="new story web graphic " src="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/6/23/new_logo_web_story_graphic.png" /><br /><br />FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Purdue Fort Wayne Athletic Department has introduced a new branding package effective immediately. New colors, logos and wordmarks are included in the update.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/6/23/new_logo_web_story_graphic.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/6/23/new_logo_web_story_graphic.png"><media:title>new story web graphic </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/6/23/new_logo_web_story_graphic.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 2 Jul 2025 09:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16300</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women’s Volleyball &amp; Men’s Golf Honored With Raise Your Sights Award</title><link>https://gomastodons.com/news/2025/6/12/untitled-story</link><guid>https://gomastodons.com/news/2025/6/12/untitled-story</guid><category>General, Men's Golf, Women's Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="raise yours sights b" src="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/6/11/raise_your_sights_award_2024_25_bb.png" /><br /><br />INDIANAPOLIS - The Purdue Fort Wayne men's golf and women's volleyball teams were recognized by the Horizon League with Raise Your Sights Awards on Thursday (June 12), honoring the highest team GPAs from each league institution.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/6/11/raise_your_sights_award_2024_25_bb.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/6/11/raise_your_sights_award_2024_25_bb.png"><media:title>raise yours sights b</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/6/11/raise_your_sights_award_2024_25_bb.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:16:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16299</s:story_id></item><item><title>Purdue Fort Wayne announces discontinuation of baseball and softball programs</title><link>https://gomastodons.com/news/2025/5/23/general-purdue-fort-wayne-announces-discontinuation-of-baseball-and-softball-programs</link><guid>https://gomastodons.com/news/2025/5/23/general-purdue-fort-wayne-announces-discontinuation-of-baseball-and-softball-programs</guid><category>Baseball, General, Softball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="PFW campus sign" src="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/5/22/20180822-Main-Sign-JW-002.jpg" /><br /><br />Link to frequently asked questions]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/5/22/20180822-Main-Sign-JW-002.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/5/22/20180822-Main-Sign-JW-002.jpg"><media:title>PFW campus sign</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/5/22/20180822-Main-Sign-JW-002.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 12:16:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16289</s:story_id></item><item><title>Masty Awards Celebrate Best of 2024-25</title><link>https://gomastodons.com/news/2025/4/17/general-masty-awards-celebrate-best-of-2024-25</link><guid>https://gomastodons.com/news/2025/4/17/general-masty-awards-celebrate-best-of-2024-25</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="No alternative text provided." src="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/4/15/041525_PFW_Mastys_Nightof_Rva-16.jpg" /><br /><br />FORT WAYNE, Ind. - On Tuesday (April 15) evening at the Walb International Ballroom, Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodon student-athletes and program contributors were celebrated during the annual Masty Awards. The event was hosted by WANE TV's Josh Ayen, track and field's Zyler Johnson and women's volleyball's Nikki Jones. Several other student-athletes and staff presented awards during the evening.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/4/15/041525_PFW_Mastys_Nightof_Rva-16.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/4/15/041525_PFW_Mastys_Nightof_Rva-16.jpg"><media:title /></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/4/15/041525_PFW_Mastys_Nightof_Rva-16.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:14:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16198</s:story_id></item><item><title>Horizon League Welcomes Northern Illinois University</title><link>https://gomastodons.com/news/2025/2/27/general-horizon-league-welcomes-northern-illinois-universityb</link><guid>https://gomastodons.com/news/2025/2/27/general-horizon-league-welcomes-northern-illinois-universityb</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="welcome NIU" src="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/2/27/Sunrise_NIU_x_HL__2_.png" /><br /><br />INDIANAPOLIS (February 27, 2025) – Northern Illinois University will rejoin the Horizon League as our 12th member starting in the 2026-27 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/27/Sunrise_NIU_x_HL__2_.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/27/Sunrise_NIU_x_HL__2_.png"><media:title>welcome NIU</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/2/27/Sunrise_NIU_x_HL__2_.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:47:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>16027</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mastodons Earn 97 Selections on Horizon League Academic Honor Roll</title><link>https://gomastodons.com/news/2025/1/23/general-mastodons-earn-97-selections-to-horizon-league-academic-honor-roll</link><guid>https://gomastodons.com/news/2025/1/23/general-mastodons-earn-97-selections-to-horizon-league-academic-honor-roll</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Men's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="academic honor roll" src="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/1/23/academic_honor_roll_selections.png" /><br /><br />INDIANAPOLIS - The Horizon League announced its Academic Honor Roll for the 2024 fall semester and 97 Purdue Fort Wayne student-athletes earned the honor.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/23/academic_honor_roll_selections.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/23/academic_honor_roll_selections.png"><media:title>academic honor roll</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.gomastodons.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/1/23/academic_honor_roll_selections.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:07:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15922</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>