Mahwah, NJ: The department of athletics at Ramapo College of New Jersey is proud to announce that beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, our men's volleyball program will join the Landmark Conference as an associate member. With the addition of Ramapo College and Kean University, men's volleyball will become the conference's 24th championship sport. The two programs join six other institutions including Drew University, Elizabethtown College, Juniata College, Lycoming College, University of Scranton, and Wilkes University.
Landmark Welcomes Kean & Ramapo as Men's Volleyball Associate Members
Towson, MD: The Landmark Conference is pleased to announce that Kean University and Ramapo College will join the conference as associate members in men's volleyball beginning in the 2026‑27 academic year.
The addition of Kean and Ramapo comes as the Landmark prepares to launch men's volleyball as its 24th championship sport. Current Landmark programs in the sport include Drew University, Elizabethtown College, Juniata College, Lycoming College, University of Scranton, and Wilkes University. Juniata led the way last season, finishing 31‑5 overall, including a 6‑1 record in the CVC, and earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Division III tournament, advancing to the semifinals before falling 3‑2 to eventual national champion Southern Virginia.
"Welcoming Kean and Ramapo to the Landmark in men's volleyball is a tremendous step for our conference," shared Landmark Commissioner Katie Boldvich. "These programs have proven histories, great facilities, and a shared commitment to creating exceptional student-athlete experiences. Their presence will enhance our competitive landscape and help us launch our newest championship sport on solid footing."
Kean University competed in the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) alongside current Landmark members Drew, Elizabethtown, Juniata, and Wilkes, posting a 13‑12 overall record last season, including 3‑4 in league play. Ramapo College, a member of the Skyline Conference, finished 14‑4 and reached the conference semifinals in 2024‑25.
"We are thrilled to have our men's volleyball program join the Landmark Conference," stated Kelly Williams, Kean University Vice President of Athletics. "The level of competition within the conference is exceptional, and its geographic footprint aligns with our student-athletes needs. This move elevates our competitive opportunities while strengthening our overall student-athlete experience at Kean University.
"With the ever changing landscape of college athletics today, joining the Landmark Conference in men's volleyball will assure our program long term sustainability within a strong and well respected conference," expressed Jan Koslowsky, Ramapo College Director of Athletics. "We are grateful for the work done by Commissioner, Katie Boldvich, as well as other member institutions, accepting Ramapo with open arms. Our overall goal was to put our men's volleyball program in a position for future success, while giving our student-athletes the opportunity to compete at a high level. The Landmark Conference is the right fit for Ramapo and we look forward to building a strong relationship with the other members within the conference."
About the Landmark Conference
The Landmark Conference was founded in 2005 to bring together academically focused institutions in the mid-Atlantic region that shared a commitment to broad-based athletic participation and the Division III philosophy. The conference began competition in fall 2007 and continues to prioritize integrity, institutional alignment, and the student-athlete experience. Landmark institutions are recognized for academic excellence, leadership development, and a deep commitment to the Division III model of comprehensive student engagement.
What They are Saying
"We are thrilled to welcome two talented and well-established programs to our new league. Kean and Ramapo both bring strong traditions of success in men's volleyball at the conference and national levels. I'm confident that their winning cultures will contribute to the continued growth of our newer and developing programs. They are outstanding additions to this new, ambitious, and rapidly rising conference." - Glenn DeHaven, Juniata Head Coach
"We're incredibly excited to join the Landmark Conference. I'm grateful to our Vice President of Athletics, Kelly Williams, for his leadership and the support that made this move possible. The Landmark offers outstanding competition and a true opportunity to compete at the highest level and we look forward to representing Kean in this new chapter." - Bez Arslani, Kean Head Coach
"I am absolutely thrilled that Ramapo College has been accepted into the Landmark Conference. It is such an exciting opportunity for our program and for Ramapo College as a whole. This move not only elevates the level of competition for our student-athletes, but it also positions us to compete for the conference's first automatic qualification to the NCAA Division III Men's Volleyball Championship in the Spring of 2027." - Tyler Kwinta, Ramapo Head Coach
