CLARION, Pa. – Clarion Athletics is proud to announce its new partnership with FanWord, one of the leading AI technology and storytelling companies in college sports. Through this collaboration, Clarion will implement FanWord Assist—a cutting-edge platform designed to streamline and scale the production of written content for athletics departments.

From game recaps and athlete bios to long-form feature stories, FanWord Assist empowers sports information teams to create high-quality storytelling content efficiently. For Clarion Athletics, this move marks a significant step forward in enhancing coverage, deepening fan engagement, and providing broader visibility to all its teams and student-athletes.

Clarion becomes one of the first D-II institutions in Pennsylvania to integrate FanWord Assist. As a member of the PSAC — renowned for its depth of competition and tradition — Clarion joins a rapidly growing list of forward-thinking D-II programs, including Minnesota State, Roberts Wesleyan, and Missouri Southern State University, that are embracing digital storytelling and workflow innovation.

"We're honored to welcome Clarion into the FanWord family," said Chris Aumueller, CEO of FanWord. "Their decision to invest in modern, AI-powered storytelling demonstrates both foresight and a strong commitment to amplifying the voices of their athletes, coaches, and community. We look forward to helping Clarion Athletics unlock new possibilities in content creation."

Clarion's athletic history includes standout programs in wrestling, volleyball, swimming, and football, with numerous All-Americans, NCAA qualifiers, and Olympic athletes. With FanWord Assist, Clarion will be better positioned to celebrate these achievements and share the personal journeys that define the Golden Eagles' experience.

"We are excited to begin this partnership with FanWord and enhance the way we promote our athletic department," said Sean Fagan, Clarion's Director of Athletic Communications. "As new technologies emerge and bring change in the world of athletic communications, it behooves us to explore how they can be used to tell the stories of our student-athletes. By working together with FanWord, we are looking to harness these artificial intelligence tools to make us a more effective advocate for our programs. The human element is always going to be the primary, most essential factor in our work, but there is always room to find new ways to do things."

This partnership underlines a broader trend among NCAA Division II institutions that are seeking scalable, cost-effective ways to boost storytelling output without increasing staff workload. For Clarion, it's also a timely investment in supporting student-athlete branding, media exposure, and community connection through digital narratives.

About FanWord
FanWord is one of the leading AI technology and storytelling companies in the college sports industry and works with more than 100 athletics organizations across all levels. To learn more about FanWord's software, FanWord Assist, click here.