Christian Brothers and Salem have officially been accepted to join the NAIA starting in 2027-28. Salem President Paul Weber: “Joining the NAIA and competing as part of a conference is an important next chapter for our university and our student-athletes. We value the NAIA’s focus on the whole student, supporting success in the classroom, in competition and in life after college. We believe this is a strong fit for Salem and the future of our athletic programs.” (link)