TAMPA, Fla. – Union College Sports Information Director Eric McDowell was awarded the 25 Year Award from the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for a quarter century of service to the sports information profession Wednesday at the group’s annual convention. One of only 20 national honorees, McDowell was presented his award by CoSIDA President Charles Bloom of the Southeastern Conference at the CoSIDA Awards Luncheon at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina.

SCHENECTADY, NY -- The IWLCA recognized 13 coaches for their work during the 2008 season as the organization announced the National and Regional Coach of the Year awards. Union’s Jessica Critchlow was named the Berkshires Region Coach of the Year. The Union College women's lacrosse team, which reached the NCAA Division III regional finals for only the second time in program history, was ranked fifth in the final IWLCA (Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association) national poll.