BUFFALO, N.Y. – D'Youville University Athletics has chosen FanWord, the AI and storytelling company for college athletics, to power its content operation with FanWord Assist. The partnership gives the Saints a streamlined, AI-driven workflow for everything from quick-turn recaps to in-depth features, ensuring their most compelling narratives reach fans, recruits, and alumni faster than ever.

D'Youville joins a large group of DII institutions across the country — including Bemidji State, Fresno Pacific, and Neumann — in leveraging FanWord Assist to modernize communication workflows and spotlight the people who define their athletic communities.

Vice President of Athletics and Planning, Ona Halladay says, "D'Youville Athletics is proud to partner with FanWord as part of our ongoing commitment to using innovative technology to enhance the college athletics experience. This AI-driven platform will help us better showcase the accomplishments of our student-athletes, coaches, staff, and alumni—not only in competition, but in the classroom and throughout the community. FanWord will elevate how we tell the stories that make D'Youville Athletics unique."

Ascending to full Division II membership in 2023, the Saints have already made headlines with milestones such as earning two ECC Championships in their second year of postseason eligibility. FanWord Assist will help D'Youville match that competitive momentum with a content engine built to showcase student-athlete achievements, community impact projects, and alumni successes on a larger stage.

"D'Youville's jump to Division II has been fueled by a bold, forward-thinking mindset," said Chris Aumueller, CEO of FanWord. "FanWord Assist is built for athletic departments exactly like theirs—innovative, ambitious, and eager to unlock the full power of storytelling. We're thrilled to welcome the Saints into our DII family and can't wait to see their stories resonate with their community."

By combining FanWord Assist's technology with D'Youville's passion for storytelling, the Saints aim to deepen alumni connections, bolster recruiting, and give fans unprecedented insight into the lives and legacies of those who wear the red and white.

About FanWord
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