Shaw Bears To Launch New Website

Shaw Bears To Launch New Website

 January 7, 2011

(Raleigh, NC)-   Soon, the look of www.shawbears.com will be radically different than it is now – with more features and functionality than the current site.  Shaw has partnered with Presto Sports to create a new public face for the University’s athletic department.

“Technology can be a powerful tool for building community,” said Shaw President Irma McClaurin.  “We see the launch of this new website as a way to communicate with the Shaw community on campus, our alumni, and friends.  Everyone should find this site easier to use and loaded with features that put information about Shaw BEARS at their fingertips.” 

“In the past year, we’ve done a good job getting information out to the public through the website, Facebook, Twitter and similar sites,” said Shaw Athletic Director Alfonza Carter. “This site brings it all together and gives us room to grow as the technologies change.”

In addition to presenting more information in a user-friendly format, the site will bring together all facets of an event in one easy-to-find location.  Users will be able to find links to stats, photos, recaps, and more right from the same schedule/results tab.  Fans will even be able to purchase their favorite photos from an online storefront.

In coming weeks and months, the site will add an online store selling Shaw branded clothing, and the ability to follow the Bears through Live Stats and video feeds.

While a launch date is being finalized, the site will be up no later than the first of February, but is expected before then.