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A: The Brandeis SID who put a game show champion’s amazing winning streak in jeopardy. Q: Who is Adam Levin?

When they brought the 13 contestants on the stage where “Jeopardy!” is taped, it was a mind-blowing moment for me.
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Division III commissioners and sport committees are collaborating to redraw sport regions

After a pair of unsuccessful attempts over the past decade to recalibrate Division III’s sport regions, a Division III Conference Commissioners Association subcommittee convened in 2016 to try to succeed where other efforts had fallen short.
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Williams makes do with makeshift practice spots en route to national title

Triple jumpers practiced approaches on a raised runway built in the wrestling venue. Pole vaulters rehearsed runups there, too.
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A year after fatal overdose, former student-athlete remembered for her fortitude

It’s that ability to square up to hardships and forge meaningful bonds that those who knew Jackie Jamaleddine during her time in college say they now miss most.
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Special Olympics Spotlight Winner - August 2019

After 222 total votes, Johnson & Wales Denver hosts Special Olympics won the August Special Olympics Spotlight Poll by gathering nearly 90% (201) of the total votes. The Wildcats will receive $500 to use for their next Special Olympics event.

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

Diversity Spotlight Initiative - August 2019

Pacific Lutheran University is the recipient of the August Division III Diversity Spotlight Initiative. The athletics department hosted the first-ever regional collegiate training in collaboration with Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE), bringing together administrators from colleges throughout the Pacific Northwest to tackle issues of diversity, identity, and inclusion. Click here for more information.

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.