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DII Presidents Council approves budget allocations, distribution to schools

The Division II Presidents Council has approved a series of budget allocations that include a supplemental distribution to all Division II schools and a reimbursement of local ground transportation costs for schools that participated in 2018-19 championships.

2019 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship Records Books

For questions or updates to the 2019 Men's Lacrosse Championship Records, please email Mark Bedics ( mbedics@ncaa.org ). Credits and Contents Notable Dates Division I Highlights Division I Results & Records Division I Brackets Division...

Emmert sets stage for transformative year in college sports

With debate around name, image and likeness leading many of the discussions at the 2020 NCAA Convention, NCAA President Mark Emmert used his State of College Sports address to illustrate the need for member schools to discover solutions that work for student-athletes but maintain their focus on the mission of providing opportunities for success in academics, sports and life.

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Statement from Federal and State Legislation Working Group co-chairs on name, image and likeness efforts

The Federal and State Legislation Working Group reported to the Board of Governors that we are continuing our efforts to provide the NCAA membership with guidance on the expansion of student-athlete name, image and likeness. We are...

DI Board, Presidential Forum discuss name, image and likeness issues

Both the Division I Board of Directors and the Division I Presidential Forum discussed name, image and likeness issues, a conversation that led to broader consideration of potentially updating NCAA rules in other areas.

DIII Presidents Council supports proposed golf amendment

The Division III Presidents Council echoed the Management Council’s support for a proposed amendment allowing an institution to provide practice expenses for golf during an official vacation period regardless of location.

2020 GOALS study results shared at NCAA Convention

During the 2020 NCAA Convention, members in all three divisions were briefed on preliminary results of the 2019 Growth, Opportunities, Aspirations and Learning of Students in College study.

Video review approved for Division I super regionals

The Division I Competition Oversight Committee approved host schools being responsible for required video review expenses in the super regional round of the Division I Baseball Championship.

DIII Management Council supports proposed golf amendment

At its meeting Wednesday at the 2020 NCAA Convention in Anaheim, California, the Division III Management Council voted to support a proposed amendment allowing an institution to provide practice expenses for golf during an official vacation period regardless of location.

DI Council adopts Olympics legislation

Athletes designated as elite by nationally recognized groups may receive developmental training expenses from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee or national governing bodies. The Division I Council adopted the new flexibility Wednesday.

DII Management Council supports budget recommendations

The Division II Management Council on Wednesday endorsed a series of budgetary recommendations, including allocations for 2018-19 surplus funds and a reimbursement of local ground transportation costs for individual and team travel based on 2018-19 championship participation.

Council to vote on multiple-team-event legislation in April

Legislation that could provide new scheduling options in Division I men’s basketball by the 2020-21 academic year, originally scheduled for an early vote in January, instead will be considered in April on the regular legislative schedule.

$1 million grant helps 6 SIAC schools start varsity men’s volleyball programs

With a grant from USA Volleyball and the First Point Volleyball Foundation, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference will start men’s volleyball programs at Central State (Ohio), Benedict, Fort Valley State, Kentucky State, Morehouse and Paine.

Phil Latreille’s slap shot set him apart in college hockey

Middlebury’s Phil Latreille was in a class by himself as a goal scorer. More than 58 years have passed since he graduated, and he is still the greatest goal scorer in college hockey history.

Former Boston College outfielder Pete Frates was an inspiration to all

Pete Frates, the recipient of the 2017 NCAA Inspiration Award who died Dec. 9 at age 34, inspired millions to join his fight against ALS, the disease that would take his life.

Cancer survivor adopted by Notre Dame’s football team sets his sights high

Cancer claimed much of Sam Grewe’s right leg, but the young athlete has found success as a Paralympic competitor.

Severe winters may force changes in DIII baseball, softball schedules

When winter seems reluctant to yield, it can prove challenging for some programs to play full schedules and for student-athletes to cram more athletic and academic responsibilities into a condensed time frame.

Leadership Launchpad

Transformative programs. Skilled athletics leaders. Thriving student-athletes. How NCAA leadership development works to meet these goals and prepare athletics departments for what comes next.

America East schools gather for first time to talk inclusion

Under the stewardship of Amy Huchthausen, now in her ninth year as commissioner, the America East Conference has long prioritized diversity and inclusion within its athletics departments.

Georgia Tech swimmer returns from Lebanon after a year in limbo

Swimmer Sara al Khatib returns to Georgia Tech after visa issue strands her for a year in her home country.

Ex-Navy fighter pilot takes grounded approach to college sports

Jennifer Baker rebounded from a medical disqualification to launch a career leading to a job as Johns Hopkins athletics director.

St. Cloud State goalkeeper battles back to return to ice one more time

Janine Alder came back from a frightening seizure to return to the ice before a setback sent her back to the sidelines.

NCAA closes in on elusive 500,000 mark

Will this be the year the NCAA hits half a million student-athletes? That’s the question those of us who work in college sports begin asking ourselves every fall, when NCAA research releases the latest NCAA Sports Sponsorship and...

Schools double down on wagering awareness

To better understand schools’ current practices and challenges related to sports gambling education, the NCAA Board of Governors Ad Hoc Committee on Sports Wagering and a national office team of subject matter experts issued a survey to compliance directors in all three divisions.