Division III News

Adrian ice hockey receives public reprimand and suspensions

Adrian College has received a public reprimand and suspensions after misconduct by the head coach and select student-athletes, which included an altercation, at this year’s NCAA Division III Men’s Ice Hockey Championship quarterfinals in Adrian, Michigan.

DIII committee supports membership proposals

The committee supported a proposal that would permit graduate students with eligibility to play a sport at a Division III school of their choice.

NCAA to host Sports Diversity and Inclusion Symposium

The NCAA, in partnership with professional and amateur sports organizations, will host the fifth annual Sports Diversity and Inclusion Symposium.

NCAA reopens bid process for 7 championships

The NCAA has reopened its bid process after a decision by the Board of Governors this week to relocate the competitions originally awarded to North Carolina.

Panel approves tweak to lacrosse faceoffs

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a tweak to the faceoff procedure in men’s lacrosse for officials to follow starting with the 2017 season.

NCAA to relocate championships from North Carolina for 2016-17

Based on the NCAA's commitment to fairness and inclusion, the Association will relocate all seven previously awarded championship events from North Carolina during the 2016-17 academic year. The NCAA Board of Governors made this decision...

Leyden to leave the NCAA

After 10 years at the national office, Leyden is moving to Wisconsin to become executive director at Fort Wilderness, a Christian camp near Rhinelander. His last day at the NCAA is Oct. 10.

NCAA names top 30 honorees for 2016 Woman of the Year Award

The NCAA Woman of the Year selection committee has named the top 30 honorees for the 2016 Woman of the Year Award. A record 517 school nominees were submitted this year, which was whittled down to 142 conference nominees. The committee...

Duke’s White named Champion of Diversity and Inclusion

Duke University Athletics Director Kevin White has gained recognition as this quarter’s Champion of Diversity and Inclusion.

New guide released for emerging sports

The NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics released new guidelines for a program to increase athletics opportunities for women through NCAA-recognized emerging sports.

Championships per diem to increase

To address rising costs and continue to support student-athletes, the NCAA is increasing reimbursements for travel to Division I and National Collegiate championships.

Panel approves regular-season baseball replay rule

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a proposal that allows conferences and schools to implement the video replay rule.

Tweak recommended for men’s lacrosse faceoffs

The NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Rules Committee recommended a tweak for officials to follow in regard to the faceoff procedure for the 2017 season.

The Record: August 2016

August 26 Presidents and chancellors − After 15 years leading Texas Permian Basin, President W. David Watts announced he had submitted his resignation as president. Athletics directors − Auburn Montgomery accepted the resignation of...

NCAA catastrophic injury coverage enhanced

The NCAA catastrophic injury insurance program benefits have been enhanced for student-athletes who have suffered severe athletics-related injuries.

DIII health and safety proposal advances

The Division III Presidents Council endorsed a key piece of legislation designed to protect student-athletes.

Presidents called to sign diversity pledge

Presidents and chancellors are encouraged to sign a diversity and inclusion pledge, committing to ethnic and racial diversity and gender equity in hiring practices.

Board urges legislation to address sexual violence

The NCAA’s top governing board directed divisional leaders to consider legislation addressing incidents of sexual violence.

Georgia Tech president to chair board

The NCAA Board of Governors, the highest governing body of the NCAA, selected Georgia Tech President G.P. “Bud” Peterson on Wednesday as its chair.

Changes to oil patterns approved

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a change to the parameters for oil ratio application for the 2016-17 bowling season.

Conferences select 2016 Woman of the Year nominees

NCAA conferences and independent schools have nominated 142 female student-athletes for the 2016 Woman of the Year.

DIII SAAC continues mental health work

Earlier this year, Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee members made educating their peers on mental health issues a priority.

Past Winners of NCAA Woman of the Year

2016 Margaret Guo Swimming and Diving Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2015 Kristin Day Swimming and Diving Clarion University of Pennsylvania 2014 Elizabeth Tucker Soccer University of Notre Dame 2013 Ifeatu Okafor Indoor and Outdoor...

NCAA championship host cities must submit non-discrimination details by Aug. 12

Cities interested in hosting future NCAA championships are being asked to specifically outline how they will protect participants and spectators from discrimination.

Panel approves more structure for track and field

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a recommendation to define what constitutes a regular-season competition in track and field.