Northwestern Athletics Launches Website Redesign
8/14/2023 10:35:00 AM | General
EVANSTON, Ill. – The Northwestern University Department of Athletics and Recreation has partnered with SIDEARM Sports, the nation's leading collegiate athletics website provider, to redesign the official website of Northwestern Athletics.
The redesigned NUSports.com will launch on SIDEARM NextGen, the latest version of SIDEARM's nationally recognized software. NextGen is the future of digital fan engagement, enabling the fastest and most secure websites in the industry. NextGen sites provide fans with faster load times, top-of-the-line security capabilities and interactive elements not available elsewhere.
"We are pleased to partner with SIDEARM Sports once again to deliver Wildcat fans engaging content with a clean and accessible experience on NUSports.com," said Associate Director of Communications, Jacob Pavilack. "Our partners at LEARFIELD and Northwestern Sports Properties, spearheaded by Michael Gordon and his team, and the SIDEARM project management team led by Tina Bowman, were instrumental in executing our vision."
The Northwestern Wildcats app, available for download on the App Store and Google Play, has been upgraded to improve the user experience and better align with the new look of the official website. Fans will be able to manage tickets, shop for Wildcats merchandise and stay up to date with the latest team news.
About SIDEARM Sports
Operating in the LEARFIELD portfolio of companies since June 2014, SIDEARM Sports is the nation's leading digital provider for college athletics. Based in Syracuse, N.Y. and founded in 2000 by Jeff Rubin, who continues to lead the business, SIDEARM is trusted by some of the biggest brands in the industry, including most NCAA programs and Power Five athletic departments. As a leader in digital fan engagement, SIDEARM Sports provides the best-in-class software and technology that powers websites, mobile applications, OTT media services, live stats, video streaming and more for its partners. Clients continue to trust SIDEARM for its support, reliability, customization and easy-to-use interface that allows schools to tailor their content and digital presence directly for their fans. LEARFIELD, a media, data, and technology services leader in intercollegiate athletics.
The redesigned NUSports.com will launch on SIDEARM NextGen, the latest version of SIDEARM's nationally recognized software. NextGen is the future of digital fan engagement, enabling the fastest and most secure websites in the industry. NextGen sites provide fans with faster load times, top-of-the-line security capabilities and interactive elements not available elsewhere.
"We are pleased to partner with SIDEARM Sports once again to deliver Wildcat fans engaging content with a clean and accessible experience on NUSports.com," said Associate Director of Communications, Jacob Pavilack. "Our partners at LEARFIELD and Northwestern Sports Properties, spearheaded by Michael Gordon and his team, and the SIDEARM project management team led by Tina Bowman, were instrumental in executing our vision."
The Northwestern Wildcats app, available for download on the App Store and Google Play, has been upgraded to improve the user experience and better align with the new look of the official website. Fans will be able to manage tickets, shop for Wildcats merchandise and stay up to date with the latest team news.
About SIDEARM Sports
Operating in the LEARFIELD portfolio of companies since June 2014, SIDEARM Sports is the nation's leading digital provider for college athletics. Based in Syracuse, N.Y. and founded in 2000 by Jeff Rubin, who continues to lead the business, SIDEARM is trusted by some of the biggest brands in the industry, including most NCAA programs and Power Five athletic departments. As a leader in digital fan engagement, SIDEARM Sports provides the best-in-class software and technology that powers websites, mobile applications, OTT media services, live stats, video streaming and more for its partners. Clients continue to trust SIDEARM for its support, reliability, customization and easy-to-use interface that allows schools to tailor their content and digital presence directly for their fans. LEARFIELD, a media, data, and technology services leader in intercollegiate athletics.
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