Brown University has announced that its men’s and women’s squash programs will be elevated to varsity status effective July 1, 2026, officially reinstating both teams after competing at the club level since 2020.

Throughout their time as club programs, Brown’s men’s and women’s squash teams continued to train, recruit, and compete nationally, maintaining full competitive schedules while remaining active members of the collegiate squash community. Program continuity was strengthened in 2021 with the appointment of Arthur Gaskin as head coach of both programs, providing consistent leadership during the club years.

Under Gaskin’s direction, Brown’s men’s team captured three consecutive Club National Championships, while the women’s team won two Club National Championships and finished as runner-up in the third season. The sustained success of both programs reflected a strong competitive foundation and positioned Brown for a return to varsity competition.

Brown’s reinstatement restores full varsity participation in squash across the Ivy League, with all eight Ivy institutions now sponsoring varsity men’s and women’s squash programs. The decision represents a meaningful moment for the College Squash Association – a welcome development that brings renewed energy and optimism to intercollegiate varsity squash.

The College Squash Association and the college squash community are excited to welcome Brown back into the league as varsity programs and look forward to their return to Ivy League and national competition beginning in the 2026–27 season. With expansion as one of its top priorities, the CSA views Brown’s reinstatement as a positive and encouraging moment for varsity college squash.

For more information, Brown University’s official announcement is available on the Brown Athletics website.