The Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Council of Presidents and Commissioner Angela Baumann are pleased to announce the addition of Kean University in the sport of men’s golf beginning in fall of 2026.

With the introduction of Kean, the MASCAC will have seven teams competing which includes core members MCLA, Salem State University, Westfield State University and Worcester State University and affiliate members Marymount University and Springfield College.

“We are excited to welcome Kean University to the MASCAC as an affiliate member in men’s golf,” said Commissioner Baumann. “Their addition strengthens our league and enhances the competitive landscape of our championship. This partnership expands opportunities for student-athletes while continuing to elevate the MASCAC brand.”

Kean University, New Jersey’s urban research university, is a national institution of higher education recognized for its diversity, innovation and the social mobility of its graduates. Designated an R2 research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, Kean ranks among the top eight percent of U.S. universities for research and doctorate production. Founded in 1855 as a teachers college, Kean has evolved into a thriving research university that supports students as they persist to graduation, give back to their communities and launch successful careers. Kean’s six colleges offer more than 50 undergraduate programs, seven doctoral degree programs and more than 70 options leading to master’s degrees, professional diplomas or certifications, across a full range of academic subjects. With campuses in Union, Toms River and Manahawkin, New Jersey, and Wenzhou, China, as well as Kean Online, the University provides students of all backgrounds an affordable and accessible world-class education. Learn more at www.kean.edu.  

"Kean University’s Men’s Golf program is joining the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC), providing an outstanding opportunity for our student-athletes to compete in a conference with a rich tradition of excellence,” said Kean Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Kelly Williams.” This move also expands our athletics footprint into the New England region, an exciting step forward for the growth of our golf program".

The Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, the nation’s oldest Division III men’s and women’s playing conference, has a rich and storied tradition of competitive success while celebrating excellence in the classroom. MASCAC member schools include Anna Maria College, Bridgewater State University, Fitchburg State University, Framingham State University, MCLA, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Salem State University, Westfield State University and Worcester State University. Two other institutions, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Plymouth State University, are affiliate members of the conference in  football. Springfield College joined as a men’s golf affiliate in 2019 while Marymount University and Marywood University joined in 2024. Anna Maria and Rivier joined the conference as women’s ice hockey affiliates in 2024. Dean College joined as a football affiliate in 2025.

What Others Are Saying
Dr. Linda Thompson, president of Westfield State University and a member of the NCAA Division III President’s Advisory Group : “Kean University is a great addition to the MASCAC both academically and geographically, and we look forward to their participation in golf. With a strong mix of professional and liberal arts programs and an expanding athletic portfolio, the university has become a familiar and competitive presence for MASCAC institutions.”

Kean University Men’s Golf Head Coach Joe Yeck: “We are thrilled to be joining the MASCAC Conference and thankful for the opportunity. Being a part of a conference will help elevate our golf program and provide our student athletes with a sense of belonging. It will also provide us with new opportunities for development and competition, which includes the ability to compete in a conference championship every year."