The New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference

1984-85

The New England Women's 6 Athletic Conference (NEW6) is formed. The charter members are: Babson College, Brandeis University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Smith College, Wheaton College, and Wellesley College.

1985-86

First year of NEW 6 regular season and championship competition in cross country and basketball.

1986-87

First year of regular season competition in volleyball.

1987-88

With the addition of Mount Holyoke College and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), the conference changes its name to the New England Women's 8 (NEW 8). First year of regular season and championship competition in field hockey, soccer, tennis, and softball. First year of championship in volleyball.

1990-91

First year of regular season competition in lacrosse.

1991-92

First year of championship in rowing.

1992-93

First year of championship in lacrosse.

1993-94

First year of track and field championship.

1995-96

Clark University joins the NEW 8. First year of championship in swimming and diving.

1998-99

The NEW 8 expands its membership to include Springfield College and the United States Coast Guard Academy. The conference changes its name to the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference. NEWMAC begins sponsoring regular season and championship competitions for men.

2003-04

The NEWMAC establishes a conference office in September, 2003.