Rivier University, Nashua Silver Knights partner for season-opening Education Days
Rivier University is partnering with the Nashua Silver Knights to sponsor the team’s season-opening Education Days, an annual tradition that brings local students to Historic Holman Stadium for a day of baseball, learning, and community celebration.
The Silver Knights will open the season against the Vermont Lake Monsters on Wednesday, May 27, wearing custom Silver Knights/Rivier University uniforms. Following the second Education Day game on Wednesday, June 3 against the New Britain Bees, the custom jerseys will be auctioned, with proceeds benefiting the Rivier University Fund.
This fund provides critical support for the University’s highest priorities—expanding scholarship opportunities, enhancing academic and athletic programs, and enriching the overall student experience—ensuring Rivier students have the resources they need to thrive.
Education Days have become one of the Silver Knights’ signature community events, giving students the opportunity to experience a professional-style ballpark atmosphere while connecting with local organizations. Each student in attendance receives a free hot dog, water, chips, and a cookie, hand-distributed by members of the Silver Knights roster in full uniform.
Last year, the Silver Knights hosted two sold-out Education Days, welcoming more than 6,000 students to the ballpark.
“Rivier University is proud to partner with the Nashua Silver Knights on an event that brings so many local students together in the heart of our community,” says Karen Cooper, Rivier University’s Vice President for Advancement. “This partnership reflects Rivier’s commitment to education, to the city of Nashua, and to creating meaningful opportunities for young people.”
“Education Days are one of our favorite traditions here at Holman Stadium,” says Cam Cook, General Manager of the Nashua Silver Knights. “There’s nothing better than seeing the ballpark filled with young, local students cheering on the Silver Knights. It creates such a memorable experience not only for the kids, but also for the teachers, chaperones, and our players and staff. The energy and excitement these students bring to the stadium each year truly make these days special.”
Through the postgame jersey auction, fans can take home a unique piece of Silver Knights memorabilia while supporting Rivier students. The jersey auction will close at the end of the second Education Day on June 3. For more information, and to bid on the custom uniforms, visit the Nashua Silver Knights auction website. Tickets to both games are available via the Nashua Silver Knights website.
