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Student-athletes release Unity Pledge, logo

The three divisional SAACs and the Board of Governors Student-Athlete Engagement Committee recently collaborated to create a national Unity Pledge and logo.
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Division II raises more than $205,000 for Make-A-Wish despite COVID-19 pandemic

During the 2019-20 academic year, Division II schools raised more than $205,000 as part of their ongoing partnership with Make-A-Wish.
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DII grants winter athletes further season-of-competition relief

Division II winter sport student-athletes who compete during the 2020-21 academic year will receive an additional season of competition through a waiver the Division II Management Council approved this week.
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TAKING ACTION: Name, Image, Likeness

In the Association’s continuing efforts to support college athletes, the NCAA Board of Governors voted unanimously to permit students participating in athletics the opportunity to benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness in a manner consistent with the collegiate model.

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Award of Excellence: Peach Belt Conference - Lander

The Lander Student-Athlete Advisory Committee invited the entire Greenwood, South Carolina, community to attend its annual Bearcat Monster Bash and Halloween Walk. Each team hosted a station, played a game and provided Halloween candy to the attendees. Last year, over 500 community members attended and 8,000 pieces of candy were given out. Lander’s student-athletes demonstrated their dedication to getting involved and providing a safe but fun event for their community.

Award of Excellence: South Atlantic Conference - SAC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

As part of the South Atlantic Conference's annual leaguewide SAAC meeting, seven officials and assignors were invited to participate on an Officials Panel. These officials represented a variety of sports and levels and used their platform on the panel to provide background information on their careers in officiating. The event connected student-athletes with officials and allowed each group to learn about the importance of positive sportsmanship and treatment of officials.