GLENSIDE - The Arcadia University Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Diana Perry `22 as the new Coordinator of Athletic Game-Day Events. Perry will begin her responsibilities at Arcadia on August 3rd.

Perry returns to Glenside after spending the last two years as an Assistant Women's Lacrosse coach at Drew University. While with the Rangers, Perry helped coordinate recruiting communications, prospect evaluations, and visit logistics while adhering to NCAA Division III regulations. She also collaborated with the coaching staff to support student-athlete development, academic success, and compliance with institutional and NCAA policies.

"I would like to sincerely thank the hiring committee for this opportunity and for such a welcoming interview process," Perry explained. "It was clear from the beginning how passionate everyone is about Arcadia Athletics, and I am grateful for the chance to join such a dedicated team."

In May, Perry gained additional experience with the Heritage Cup, serving as Assistant to Heritage Programmes Director. In that role, she served as lead of Ireland Lacrosse Headquarters, assisted teams, sold merchandise, coordinated activities for players/families, managed schedule changes and communication for 10 teams throughout the weekend.

"We are excited to welcome Diana back to Glenside as she rejoins the Arcadia community," Associate Vice President Brian Granata said. "Throughout the search process, she demonstrated a clear understanding of the responsibilities of the job, and we are confident that her understanding of the collegiate athletics environment and strong organizational and communication skills will serve her well in this new role."

Perry also worked at The Nest Chiropractic where she helped manage appointment scheduling, patient communications, electronic records, insurance verification, and billing processes.

"Returning to my alma mater as the Coordinator of Athletic Game-Day Events is incredibly meaningful to me," Perry finished. "I am excited to help create an environment where athletes, fans, alumni, and the campus community can come together to celebrate Arcadia Athletics. " 

Perry graduated from Arcadia in 2022 with a degree in Healthcare Administration. During her four years, Perry was a defender on the Knights women's lacrosse team, where she served a team captain and was named First Team All-MAC Freedom as a junior in 2021. Perry is currently working towards her Master's in Sports Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University.