United States Sports University

09/04/2026

Greatness is even more powerful when you understand what it took to achieve it.

In Episode 4 of Global Sports Narratives, artist Steven Lester reflects on Hank Aaron and the prejudice, bias, and hate he faced throughout his legendary career.

Discover the stories behind the athletes who inspire Lester’s work. Watch Episode 4 on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

09/04/2026

USSU campus color palette for national college colors day!

09/02/2026

Stamped from across the country and around the world!
No matter where you’re from, there’s a place for you at USSU. Your journey starts here.

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08/31/2026

A new chapter for USSU!

Today, we celebrated the ribbon cutting of our newly renovated weight room in partnership with the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce.

This exciting milestone represents the hard work and planning that went into creating an improved space for our students and athletes. Thank you to our faculty, staff, students, and community members who joined us to celebrate!

We’re excited to see this space put to work!

Learn more about the weight room here: https://ussu.edu/news/ussu-celebrates-grand-opening-of-eagles-performance-center-with-community-ribbon-cutting/

08/28/2026

Meet Cody Cleveland! USSU’s Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and a new dad! Check out our newly renovated weight room, built to help our students and athletes train and grow.

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08/27/2026

Congratulations to our August Student of the Month, Desiree "Desi" Denmark!

A USSU senior and Exercise Science student, Desi has made her mark as a student, Eagles softball player and now a team manager. From her hard work in the classroom to always being willing to help those around her, we're proud to have Desi as part of the USSU community!

Read more about Desi and what her coaches and professors had to say about her:

Relive a historic year for USSU Athletics, featuring NCAA victories, 37 USCAA All-Americans, national awards, postseason success, and more.

08/26/2026

From across the country to across the world!

Our student community continues to grow, bringing together students from different states, backgrounds, and now countries. We’re proud to be a place where students from near and far can connect, learn, and grow together.

No matter where you’re from, there’s a place for you here at USSU!!!

08/24/2026

Congratulations to Murray Henderson, our 2026 Sports Artist of the Year!

Murray’s subjects often come from the worlds of sport, culture, and human achievement, capturing unforgettable moments of passion, strength, and identity. Whether portraying a legendary athlete in motion, a cultural icon, or a powerful scene from nature, Murray has an incredible ability to bring his subjects to life on canvas. It’s this talent, energy, and distinctive approach that sets his work apart.

Congratulations, Murray Henderson, a very deserving Sports Artist of the Year!

08/22/2026

Player development starts with who’s doing the developing.

We often put our youngest, most influential players with our least-qualified coaches. While our most-qualified coaches work with older players. If we want to develop better players, maybe our best coaches need to reach them earlier.

Listen to more from our conversation with Coach Pete on YouTube or where you get your podcasts!

08/21/2026

Meet Professor Jessica LaBon! From creative writing and literature to AI ethics, she brings board games into the classroom to make learning fun, engaging, and competitive for USSU students!

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