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Pacific Lutheran football student-athlete Jackson Hale, former Claremont McKenna men’s basketball student-athlete Connor Printz and former Lynchburg dual-sport athlete Chris Jennings have filed a class action lawsuit against the NCAA over the prohibition of athletic scholarships in DIII. From the suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California: “The NCAA has engaged in an ongoing conspiracy to fix the price of Division III athletic labor at zero by prohibiting every member of Division III, the NCAA’s largest division at more than 400 schools, from offering a single penny of athletic scholarship. … The Division III prohibition on athletic aid is undeniably a multi-conference agreement in Alston’s own taxonomy. Division III schools remain free to differentiate themselves along every dimension that does not fix the price of the labor that sustains the marquee recruiting tools that are their athletic programs.” (link)

Two amendments-to-amendment have been submitted regarding the age-based eligibility proposal: removing the age of 19 as the starting point for the five-year clock and distinguishing the proposal as division dominant, meaning the proposal would need a two-thirds majority to pass. Of note: “Should a division dominant proposal be adopted by the membership, any future legislative amendments to those bylaws may be submitted only by the Division III Presidents Council.” (link)

Misericordia President Daniel Myers pens an op-ed in Inside Higher Ed opposing the age-based eligibility proposal to be voted on at the 2027 NCAA Convention. Myers points to the conflict between the DIII Philosophy Statement, which notes DIII should “primarily focus on intercollegiate athletics as a four-year undergraduate experience,” and five seasons of competition. Further, Myers cites increased costs for students, unnecessarily extending education that students will not complete, the competitive imbalance between schools with and without graduate programs (Misericordia does offer grad programs) and displacing younger students, with the latter two only exacerbated by transfers between divisions. In conclusion: “Division I’s current difficulties did not arise from one dramatic decision. They emerged through successive accommodations that gradually weakened the connection between athletics and education. … Our task is not to make Division III more like the other divisions. It is to preserve what makes Division III different—and better. Division III has spent decades cultivating a model in which athletics complements education rather than competes with it. At a moment when many observers believe college sports have drifted from their educational mission, Division III should reaffirm what makes it distinctive rather than import policies that erode that distinction.” (link)

Trinity (CT) AD Gavin Viano to the Trinity Tripod’s Clayton Palumbo about the age-based eligibility model. “We don’t have to, and Division III just voted against red-shirting last year, so in a way it feels like we’re basically voting on it again.” (link)

Here are the latest NPI rankings for field hockey (link), football (link), men’s (link) and women’s (link) soccer and women’s volleyball (link).

​New York Yankees President Randy Levine sat down with Tulane Sports Law Director Gabe Feldman on the SportsWise podcast to discuss his role in shaping the Protect College Sports Act. Levine warned that a failure to pass the bill before the end of the year could have far-reaching consequences: “If this bill doesn't go through the House, I don't believe there will ever be a bill that goes through the House. I think this will be the end of it. I think you're going to have universities going bankrupt. I really do believe it. You're going to see Olympic programs and women's programs being shredded and cut." On his ongoing behind-the-scenes lobbying efforts in the House: "Yeah, it's been quiet, but it hasn't been quiet for me and my team. And we've been working this every day, every weekend, every night, trying to make the case. A lot of congressional people are campaigning and a lot of them are uneducated. The more they get educated, more they write like it. ... I'm actually working on a letter to go out to the house as we speak." (link)

Grove City has begun work on around $12M in construction, with the $7M, 50K square-foot air-supported McNulty Athletic Center dome to be cost around $7M and the new Stewart Baseball Field to total $5M. Both projects are slated to be complete in early 2027. (link)

Alverno saw a 75% increase in new student-athletes this academic year, as new student enrollment grew 5%. President Christy Brown says this year’s class is the largest class of new students in a decade. “There were a lot of great athletic stories that I learned about when I arrived here and I want that same sort of experience for the students who are here now. It just became a natural strategy to help grow the college. … I feel as though athletics helps encourage our students to grow their confidence, to grow their discipline, to grow their ability to collaborate with others. I think there is a correlation between leadership and women doing athletics.” (link)

Fundraising Wins…
➤ Claremont-Mudd-Scripps raised over $579K from 1,252 supporters during its 1946 Challenge. (link)
➤ Stevens’ All Rise Challenge brought in over $264K from 1,697 donors. (link)
➤ Augustana’s annual day of giving garnered more than $230K, up 31% from last year. (link)
➤ Saint Mary’s (MN) raised over $210K during its Cardinal Challenge. (link)
➤ Carthage’s athletic giving day brought in $197K this year, a 63% increase from 2025. (link)

Ursinus teams up with Rothman Orthopaedics to expand medical access for student-athletes including physician coverage of home football games, pre-season medical exams and more. (link)

John Jay partners with Mount Sinai Health System's Department of  Rehabilitation Medicine and Human Performance to provide sports medicine resources and services for student-athletes. (link)

It’s Personnel…
➤ Stevens selects Drew Asst. AD for Operations Nick Kozak as Senior Assoc. AD for Facilities and Operations. (link)
➤ Alfred State names SUNY Cobleskill Softball HC Morgan Flamholtz-Isaksen as the Pioneers’ new HC. (link)
➤ Salisbury Women’s Soccer HC Kwame Lloyd will step down at the end of this season. (link)

A new study of 5,235 colleges by the Hildreth Institute reveals that institutions in the same geographic markets publish markedly different living-cost estimates, complicating affordability assessments for prospective students, according to Inside Higher Ed's Joshua Bay. Here’s the deal…

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(NEW!) Assistant Softball Coach - Pitching (Franklin & Marshall College / Lancaster, PA): Job Description: The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for providing effective support for the softball program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming (New York University / New York, NY): Serve as assistant coach for M/W swimming. In conjunction with the head coach, develop and implement strategies to recruit student athletes; assess the team's future needs. More details HERE.

Public Relations Specialist (Athletics Communications) (Rutgers University - Camden / Camden, NJ): Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Public Relations Specialist of Athletics for Sports Communications. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information and Communication (Colby College / Waterville, ME): The Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information & Communications serves as a senior communications strategist and administrator for the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.

Director of Sport Performance (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Lead strength and conditioning for 25 NCAA DIII and IRA teams, while educating students and coaches and adhering to all rules. More details HERE.

Teaching Professor with Assistant Rank: Media Studies (University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point / Stevens Point, WI): This position focuses heavily on undergraduate teaching in a program that integrates comprehensive technical training with a rigorous critical approach. More details HERE.

Head Tennis Coach (Wabash College / Crawfordsville, IN): The Head Tennis Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and administration of the men’s tennis program. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Crawfordsville? Click HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Bowling Coach (Albion College / Albion, MI): Albion College invites applications for the Head Coach, Men's & Women's Bowling position. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Albion? Click HERE.

Assistant Track and Field Coach -- Throws / Director of Operations (Augustana College – Illinois / Rock Island, IL): Augustana College is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, results-oriented coach to work specifically with our throws group and serve as the operations director for home track and field meets. More details HERE.

Staff Assistant - Athletics Equipment & Operations Manager (Fitchburg State University / Fitchburg, MA): The Athletics Equipment & Operations Manager serves as the department's equipment manager and primary home game manager. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Commissioner for Institutional Services (Mid-American Conference / Cleveland, OH): The Mid-American Conference (MAC) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as Senior Associate Commissioner for Institutional Services. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Cleveland? Click HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations (Albany State University / Albany, GA): Help shape the future of Golden Rams Athletics by leading financial operations, strengthening fiscal accountability, and supporting the continued growth of our 12 NCAA Division II programs. (DII) More details HERE.

Director, Sport Performance and Wellness (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): Leads sport performance, wellness, and data analytics for RPI Athletics, overseeing strength and conditioning to enhance student-athlete safety, wellbeing & performance, including Division I hockey. More details HERE.

Executive Associate Athletic Director/Director of Athletic Development (Fairfield University / Fairfield, CT): Seeking a dynamic, accomplished, and highly motivated Executive Associate Athletic Director/Director of Athletic Development to lead its athletic fundraising program. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Fairfield? Click HERE.

Head Coach, Women's Flag Football (Saint Anselm College / Manchester, NH): Will recruit an inaugural roster, develop the program’s culture, prepare for its first season, and work with Athletics leadership on a competition schedule and operating budget for separate approval. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Manchester? Click HERE.

Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach (Trinity College – Connecticut / Hartford, CT): Lead men’s and women’s cross country programs at an NCAA Division III institution in the NESCAC, overseeing recruitment, training, competition, and student-athlete development. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Hartford? Click HERE.

Director of Athletics Media Relations (St. Joseph's University – Brooklyn / Brooklyn, NY): Join us as the lead story teller for 11 varsity teams in a historic neighborhood in Brooklyn in the greatest city in the world. More details HERE.

Men's Assistant Coach (Swarthmore College / Swarthmore, PA): Swarthmore College Men's Lacrosse is hiring an assistant coach. Duties include recruiting, logistics and on field coaching. Send resume to [email protected] More details HERE.

Assistant Director Facilities/Operations and External Rentals (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Support the Assistant AD in managing external facility rentals, DuFour Center operations, student employment, and event management to sustain an active, student-oriented campus environment. More details HERE.

Internal Operations/Facilities and Event Management Graduate Assistant (Fort Hays State University / Hays, KS): Fort Hays State University seeks a graduate assistant for internal operations and event facility management for the athletic department. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletic Facilities, Equipment & Operations (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): Oversees athletic facility operations, staffing, scheduling and maintenance; coordinates ROTC and events; and manages athletic equipment inventory, budgeting, ordering, issuance, laundry, and repairs. More details HERE.

Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Head Coach (Chatham University / Pittsburgh, PA): The Head Coach is responsible for overseeing assistant coaches, student support staff, and student-athletes. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Pittsburgh? Click HERE.

RIT University Advancement Associate Director (Rochester Institute of Technology / Rochester, NY): The Associate Director builds & advances the prospect pipeline in support of university priorities, with a dedicated focus on Athletics, Parents and Sentinel Society. More details HERE.

Women's Lacrosse Head Coach (Whittier College / Whittier, CA): The Athletics Department at Whittier College is seeking a women's lacrosse head coach. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Whittier? Click HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Sports Analytics (William & Mary / Williamsburg, VA): The Associate AD for Sports Analytics leads the department's strategy for data, analytics, and artificial intelligence across all 23 varsity sports. (DI) More details HERE.

Director, Governance and Compliance (Mountain West Conference / Las Vegas, NV): The Director, Governance & Compliance will serve the Mountain West Conference and its member institutions supporting the day-to-day aspects of the Conference’s governance and compliance services. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Trainer (Spalding University / Louisville, KY): Associate Athletic Trainer - maintain and coordinate a comprehensive sports medicine program, under the leadership of the Head Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Spalding University / Louisville, KY): The full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer will maintain and coordinate a comprehensive sports medicine program for Spalding University athletics under the leadership of the Head Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.

Assistant Director Athletic Communication (Saint Francis University / Loretto, PA): Saint Francis University, a Division III member of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference, invites applications for a full time Assistant Director, Athletic Communications. More details HERE.

Assistant Vice President, Licensing & Trademarks (University of Houston / Houston, TX): Lead the University of Houston System's licensing & trademarks strategy, protecting institutional brands and driving revenue through high-impact partnerships and innovative licensing programs. (DI) More details HERE.

Coordinator, Athletic Communications (Stevenson University / Owings Mills, MD): Assist the Dir., Athletics Communications with the internal and external media distribution for Stevenson’s Athletics Department, with a primary focus on the department’s video/webcasting efforts. More details HERE.

Vice President and Director of Athletics (Rice University / Houston, TX): Rice seeks a strategic athletics leader to drive championship success, strengthen student-athlete experiences, grow revenue, elevate Rice nationally, and navigate college athletics’ evolving landscape. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Houston? Click HERE. The D1.dossier for this position can be found HERE. 

Senior Vice President - Men's Basketball (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): Senior leader for ACC Men’s Basketball, driving competitive success, national profile, championship experience and commercial value while overseeing scheduling, officiating and key partnerships. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Charlotte? Click HERE.