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February 20, 2020

Pittsburgh men’s basketball and football programs commit violations

The University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball and football programs committed coaching violations, according to an agreement released by the Division I Committee on Infractions.

February 19, 2020

Medical monitoring program launches for NCAA student-athletes

A medical monitoring program for NCAA student-athletes who are a part of the settlement class in several consolidated concussion-related class actions launched Feb. 18.

February 18, 2020

DI Transfer Waiver Working Group to seek feedback on waiver expansion

Division I student-athletes in all sports could have the same ability to transfer and compete immediately if a concept under consideration by the Transfer Waiver Working Group is adopted by the Division I Council.

February 18, 2020

Proposal would affect when schools count toward automatic qualification waiting period

The Division III Championships Committee recommended allowing schools in year three of the provisional or reclassifying process, but not year two, to count toward a conference’s waiting period for automatic qualification in a division championship.

February 14, 2020

DI Committee on Academics discusses transfer eligibility

The Division I Committee on Academics continued a discussion of potential models that would allow student-athletes in all sports who meet academic criteria to transfer and compete immediately. The committee met Feb. 11-12 in Indianapolis.

February 12, 2020

NIL reforms for student-athletes stressed at Senate subcommittee hearing

NCAA President Mark Emmert and other witnesses at a U.S. Senate hearing today stressed the importance of developing fair approaches for student-athletes to utilize their name, image and likeness while protecting the integrity of college sports within higher education.

February 11, 2020

NCAA awards $100,000 in research grants

Five 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.

February 7, 2020

Leadership Development Realigns To Better Support the Association

The NCAA leadership development function has taken a more focused approach to the learning and development efforts provided to the membership and national office with a strategic realignment of its programs and senior personnel. Providing a more streamlined direction, the realignment strategy...

February 6, 2020

Appeals committee upholds Cal Poly vacation of records penalty

Cal Poly must vacate records for contests in which ineligible student-athletes competed

February 4, 2020

NCAA Board of Governors seeking independent member

The NCAA is seeking nominations for an independent member of the NCAA Board of Governors. Current member Mary Sue Coleman, president of the Association of American Universities, completes her one-year transitional term this fall.

January 29, 2020

Common Ground makes strides at University of Texas at Austin

Common Ground, a program created to establish inclusive and respectful environments for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and faith perspectives, made some noteworthy steps as the program entered year five and was held for the first time at a public college—the University of Texas.

January 28, 2020

Mental health is key focus at NCAA Convention

As a key focus area, mental health was a consistent theme of sessions throughout the 2020 NCAA Convention. The emphasis on mental health comes as all levels of the Association are discussing the topic.

January 28, 2020

Ursinus improperly awarded financial aid

The former Ursinus vice president and dean of enrollment management improperly considered athletics participation and coaching staff input when formulating financial aid packages for prospects.

January 27, 2020

NCAA names finalists for 2025 and 2026 Women’s Final Four host cities

Four cities with a blend of NCAA championship host experience have been chosen as finalists to be considered as future hosts for the NCAA Women’s Final Four in 2025 and 2026.

January 27, 2020

DII adopts notification of transfer model

Division II has adopted the notification of transfer model, replacing the current permission-to-contact rules with legislation that will allow student-athletes to explore transfer opportunities without being limited by their current school.

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