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Division III celebrates 10-year anniversary of Identity Initiative

Division III’s Identity Initiative was introduced in 2010 to sharpen the division’s identity and to enable schools and conferences to more effectively explain why they prefer to compete in the division.
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Name, Image, Likeness

In college sports, every new year brings the promise of a new season, a new chance at a title run and new college degrees to celebrate. But this year also promises a larger conversation that will shape the college sports world as it continues to turn.
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College athletes using platforms to speak out on social justice issues

Recently, more and more student-athletes across the country have made their voices heard to advocate for their beliefs. This has been especially true on social justice issues.
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Student-athletes gain insight on activism through Athletes Using Their Power series

Leadership development’s Athletes Using Their Power series has given student-athletes a better understanding of how to use their voice and presence when addressing social injustices and other important topics in intercollegiate athletics.
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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.

Learn more about how the NCAA is taking action

Download the PDF: What student-athletes should know

Special Olympics Spotlight Poll Winner - January 2021

There were no submissions for January.

To submit a story for consideration, please email d3specialolympics@ncaa.org.

Diversity Spotlight Initiative - December/January 2021

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the Middle Atlantic Conference are the recipients of the December/January Division III Diversity Spotlight Initiative. The conferences co-hosted two town hall events for administrators, coaches and student-athletes to listen to and learn from one another on the topic of race and social justice. The town halls offered an opportunity for participants to explore their identities, perspectives and experiences relating to race and social justice. Click here for more details.

The Diversity Spotlight Initiative recognizes and promotes outstanding diversity related projects, programming and initiatives that are occurring on Division III campuses and in conference offices. All selected recipients receive $500 toward their next diversity initiative.

To submit a story for consideration, please email lmccleary@ncaa.org.

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Division III celebrates 10-year anniversary of Identity Initiative

Name, Image, Likeness

College athletes using platforms to speak out on social justice issues

Student-athletes gain insight on activism through Athletes Using Their Power series

Connect with Division III

TAKING ACTION: Name, Image, Likeness

Special Olympics Spotlight Poll Winner - January 2021

Diversity Spotlight Initiative - December/January 2021

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