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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Washington University in St. Louis Athletic Department proudly unveils its newly-designed website refresh in partnership with SIDEARM Sports.
 
The new-look WashUBears.com provides an elevated platform showcasing scholar-champion recognition and program success. The site now prominently highlights student-athletes of the week, student-athlete features and an enhanced visual storytelling expanded front page to make it easier to follow WashU teams.
 
"The refresh of our website features the holistic experience of the WashU student-athlete while simultaneously including our Student-Affairs partners' resources," said Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Director of Athletics, Anthony J. Azama. "The communications team and SIDEARM have created a healthy balance of highlighting our history, showcasing both WashU student and athlete while featuring their outside aspirations regarding career and community engagement."
 
Navigation has also been streamlined for fans, alumni and recruits. At the top right, visitors will find quick-access icons to the Bears' social medial channels (@WashUBears) and FloSports, the exclusive home for WashU's UAA livestreams. Just below, a more prominent Quick Links section connects users directly to high-traffic pages including the W Club Fun, Weekly Honors and Awards, Campus and Clinics and the official Bears' merchandise store.
 
As visitors scroll, the site highlights WashU's tradition of uncompromised excellence with bold displays of National championships, Academic All-Americas and Conference Championships. A new Photo Gallery section also provides an immersive look into WashU Athletics through images from competitions, celebrations and community engagement.

In a nod to the university's mission — "In St. Louis, For St. Louis" — the redesigned footer proudly features the St. Louis skyline, including iconic landmarks such as the Gateway Arch, Old Courthouse, and St. Louis Wheel, underscoring WashU's deep connection to the city it calls home.

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., SIDEARM is trusted by some of the biggest brands in the industry, including the majority of 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.