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Home-court advantage: Daemen coach hits 100 wins in every NCAA division, all in same city

Daemen men’s basketball coach Mike MacDonald has had an uncommon coaching journey, coaching at three colleges, in three NCAA divisions, over a span of 31 years— all while living in the same community.
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Important steps taken toward implementing more robust version of Division III University

An educational resource for coaches and administrators launched in December, designed to mirror a similar program adopted by Division II in spring 2018.
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Upon Further Review

Video replay, used in 17 of the NCAA’s 24 sports, promotes fairness but disrupts competition. As technology grows sharper but some schools struggle to keep pace, how far will we go in pursuit of perfectly officiated games?
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A 2-campus, 22-hour course load and predawn practices kept Kaitlin Walla on the run

St. Mary’s (Texas) senior Kaitlin Walla just completed what she described as the most physically and mentally challenging semester of her life.
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Special Olympics Spotlight Winner - April 2019

After 910 total votes Special Olympics Kicks off At King's won the April Special Olympics Spotlight Poll by gathering 70 percent (641) of the total votes! The Monarchs will receive $500 to use for its next Special Olympics event.

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

Diversity Spotlight Initiative - April 2019

The University of New England is the recipient of the April Division III Diversity Spotlight Initiative. The institution sponsored a comprehensive on-campus education session that covered the important topic of inclusion and, in particular, LGBTQA+ athletics policy creation and revision. In addition to this program, the university also created a 'If You Can Play, You Can Play' video. 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.