Smith College Quick Facts
* Founded in 1871
* Liberal Arts College for women
* Location: Northampton, Massachusetts (Pioneer Valley)
* Member of the Five-College Consortium (Amherst, UMass, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire, and Smith)
* Participant of the 12-College Exchange
* 14 NCAA Division III varsity teams
* First woman's college to join the NCAA
* Founding member of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) 1998; New England Women's 8, (NEW 8) 1988; New England Women's 6 (NEW 6), 1985
* Colors- yellow and white with navy
* Nickname - Pioneers
* First women's collegiate basketball game played at Smith in 1893
* Eight club sports offered - fencing, golf, ice hockey, rugby, synchronized swimming, ultimate frisbee, Smith spirit, Tae Kwon Do
* First intercollegiate varsity teams competed in 1971-72; basketball, field hockey & tennis
* President, Carol Christ
* Director of Athletics, Lynn Oberbillig
* Sports Information Director, Carole Grills
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