“The NCAA’s longstanding commitment, supported by its schools and conferences, is to provide student-athletes with the educational benefits they need to succeed in school and beyond. While the District Court upheld the distinction between...
The NCAA reminds fans who plan to attend the 2019 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships games to purchase tickets from authorized sources to reduce chances of fraudulent activities.
Last week the United States District Court in Northern California reaffirmed the value of the college system of athletics and the NCAA’s approach of tethering benefits to education. Rep. Walker has made clear in his comments that – like...
The Division II Legislation Committee this week recommended the division sponsor legislation at the 2020 NCAA Convention to adopt the “notification of transfer” model that was established last year in Division I.
"We extend our condolences to the Bayh family. Credited as the father of Title IX, former U.S. senator and NCAA President’s Gerald R. Ford Award recipient Birch Bayh was one of the most significant trailblazers for gender equity in higher...
"The charges brought forth today are troubling and should be a concern for all of higher education. We are looking into these allegations to determine the extent to which NCAA rules may have been violated."
"The court’s decision recognizes that college sports should be played by student-athletes, not by paid professionals. The decision acknowledges that the popularity of college sports stems in part from the fact that these athletes are...
The Division II Regionalization Working Group has completed an 18-month review of the division’s regionalization model for national championships, ultimately determining the model should continue to be a core tenet of Division II with no significant changes.
The Division III Strategic Planning and Finance Committee has allocated funds for several significant initiatives, including enhancements for championships and a range of other Division III programs.
The NCAA Football Rules Committee met this week in Indianapolis and recommended two adjustments to its targeting rules to strengthen one of the most important calls of the game.
NCAA President Mark Emmert has promoted Donald Remy to chief operating officer of the Association. Remy will serve as second-in-command to Emmert and oversee daily operations of the NCAA national office, allowing Emmert to expand his...
Northern Vermont University-Lyndon lacked institutional control and failed to monitor the conduct and administration of its athletics program when it improperly awarded financial aid.
The NCAA Football Rules Committee will discuss fundamental enhancements to the targeting rule when it holds its annual in-person meeting in Indianapolis.
Acting on recommendations from the Commission on College Basketball, the NCAA on Tuesday announced it will certify scholastic boys’ basketball events in June for high schools that are not members of state high school associations affiliated with the National Federation of State High School Associations. The announcement clears a path for more schools to play an increased role in developing young basketball players in the summer and providing them with additional opportunities to be seen and recruited by college coaches.
Northwestern’s Athletics Director Jim Phillips is being recognized by the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee as a Champion of Diversity and Inclusion.
Participants in the 2019 NCAA and NFL Coaches Academy traveled Tampa, Florida, for professional development programming from Feb. 6-10. The academy is facilitated by the NCAA leadership development department in collaboration with the NFL.
After a recommendation from the Division I Transfer Working Group, the Committee for Legislative Relief this week began a holistic review of the membership-created guidelines used when reviewing waiver requests for students seeking immediate eligibility after transferring from one Division I school to another.
Six research teams will receive a total of $100,000 through the NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant Program, designed to enhance college athletes’ psychosocial well-being and mental health.
The Division III Championships Committee expressed support for a detailed proposal from the Division III Commissioners Association that would realign regions across Division III.
Tickets to preliminary-round games of the 2019 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship remain available for purchase. Tickets are available at ncaa.com/mbbtickets.
"We send our deepest condolences to David Williams’ family, friends, colleagues and the entire Vanderbilt community. Throughout his career, David was an active member in the NCAA committee structure, serving as an important voice in...
The Division I Committee on Academics continued its comprehensive review of the Academic Performance Program, focusing discussions this quarter on four different aspects of the Academic Progress Rate.
Saginaw Valley State lacked institutional control and failed to monitor its eligibility certification process when it improperly certified the eligibility of 130 student-athletes in 15 sports over a five-year period.
Since the Division I Competition Oversight Committee was formed five years ago, it has focused on developing long-term strategies that support and enhance the student-athlete experience and NCAA sport and championships within a fiscally sustainable model. Now, the committee’s focus is on what comes next.
Wisconsin-Stevens Point did not monitor its men’s basketball program when the coaching staff directed, observed and engaged in activities outside the playing season
The National Conference on Race and Ethnicity, housed in University Outreach at the University of Oklahoma, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association inclusion and human resources office are excited to announce a collaboration for the 2019 conference.
University of Kansas men’s basketball student-athlete Silvio De Sousa must sit out the remainder of the 2018-19 season and the 2019-20 season because his guardian received payment from a university booster and agent and agreed to receive...
Lynn University failed to monitor its certification process when it improperly certified or failed to certify the eligibility of 51 student-athletes in 14 sports, according to a decision issued by the NCAA Division II Committee on Infractions.
A former University of Missouri, Columbia, tutor violated NCAA ethical conduct, academic misconduct and academic extra benefits rules when she completed academic work for 12 student-athletes.
MSU Texas won the 2019 Division II Award of Excellence for 24 Strong Week, an initiative that drove community engagement by each MSU Texas athletics team in honor of late football player Robert Grays.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr. James Frank. Throughout his memorable career, Dr. Frank spearheaded positive and impactful change, "championing diversity and inclusion in college sports. He...
University of Miami men’s basketball student-athlete Dewan Hernandez must sit the remainder of the 2018-19 season and 40 percent of next season for entering into an agreement with and accepting benefits from an agent. According to the...
Division II has adopted a new method for the annual certification of coaches, replacing the national standardized exam with required completion of interactive modules in the new online education program, Division II University.
The Division I Council referred two membership proposals addressing aspects of multiple-team event legislation to the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Oversight Committees.
Jackie Joyner was a promising young basketball player and track and field star when she chose a college that was 2,000 miles from home — and a world away.
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls athletics department was recognized Friday at the NCAA Convention in Orlando, Florida, with the 2019 Award for Diversity and Inclusion.
