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Colorado College took a 10% budget reduction across all varsity sports teams to help offset a university-wide $12-14M revenue shortfall stemming from a third consecutive year of underenrollment, according to The Catalyst's Veronica Bianco and Sydney McGarr. Facing a drop in student enrollment to approximately 1,950 students (down from its target of 2,160), the university instituted campus-wide operational cuts, salary freezes, and early retirement buyouts while asking all divisions to cut budgets by 10% over two years. The Athletic Department achieved its cost savings by reducing team travel overnights, scaling back meal provisions, utilizing in-house nutritionists, and leaving an open athletic trainer position vacant following a staff departure to Air Force (DI). Tigers AD Lesley Irvine: “It was going to be really important for me to sit with each of the head coaches and ask them to present to me how they were going to do it. This isn’t changing anything in terms of mission value.” Irvine on leaving vacant an athletic training position: “This position was posted then we pivoted as we continue to adjust to the evolving financial landscape and look for ways for each division to be efficient and creative. We are confident with our current sport performance team makeup that we can provide the highest quality care to our student-athletes.” (link)

The CARE Consortium, a joint NCAA-Department of Defense concussion research initiative launched back in 2014, is nearing the end of its current five-year, $42.65M grant phase, per Sportico’s Daniel Libit, who notes that while a new grant proposal is under review by the DOD, the NCAA is “engaged in ongoing discussions regarding the next steps,” but would not directly answer whether that includes providing money after its $10M contribution to the consortium’s most recent grant.” A source familiar with the situation confirmed the NCAA is not involved in current funding discussions, which are focused squarely on the Pentagon. At the start of this year, Congress reduced the Defense Department’s basic research funding by 4.9%. Now named the Department of War under President Donald Trump, the department has since shifted its scientific research budget to focus on military capabilities, at the exclusion of non-defense fields. Over its 12-year existence, CARE has secured over $105M in total funding (including at least $23M from the NCAA) and studied 53K college athletes and service academy members. (link)

Check out the newest NPI rankings for field hockey (link), football (link), men’s (link) and women’s (link) soccer and women’s volleyball (link).

Lebanon Valley has received a trio of seven-figure athletics donations as part of the college’s $100M Ever Forward fundraising campaign. Gifts include $2M for a new 7,500-square-foot fitness and wellness center from the Shaw Family Foundation, $1M from alums Dave Stover and Tracey Smith Stover and $1M from Greg and Paula Hessinger to support upgrades to James P. Monos Stadium that include expanded seating and a new turf field and track surface, and $1M from football and lacrosse alumni to update multiple locker rooms. (link, link)

Thiel has launched the public phase of its $100M Join the Journey campaign, with around $94M already raised. Notably, the college has raised approximately $8.5M of the $10M cost for the Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center, which is on track to be completed in 2027. (link)

This weekend, California Lutheran will break ground on its new $10M track & field facility. (link)

More Fundraising Wins…
➤ Connecticut College’s All In To Win campaign raised over $432K from 1,504 donors. (link)
➤ Southwestern brought in more than $359K from 1,494 supporters during its annual Pirates for Pirates Challenge. (link)

Pitt-Greensburg will launch women’s golf starting in 2027-28. AD Lou Zadecky is serving as Interim HC for the upstart program. (link)

Coaches Corner…
➤ Caltech removes the interim tag from Women’s Basketball HC Madison Quan. (link)
➤ Lynchburg Men’s Wrestling HC Vinny Barber is no longer in the role. (link)
➤ Mount Union names Tiffin (DII) AC Sugey Ceja as its new Women’s Wrestling HC. (link)

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(NEW!) 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.

(NEW!) 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.

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (Augustana College – Illinois / Rock Island, IL): Augustana College is seeking a dynamic, energetic and knowledgeable Assistant Men's Basketball Coach to join the staff of one the most historically strong programs in the NCAA D3 ranks. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications (Lawrence University / Appleton, WI): This position plays a key role in elevating the visibility of Lawrence Athletics through strategic media relations, digital content creation, live streaming management, and statistical services. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Shenandoah University / Winchester, VA): Lead 75+ coaches and staff to drive competitive and academic success across 23 DIII sports. Expand the Hornets' community impact and athletic fundraising in the Shenandoah Valley. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Winchester? Click HERE.

Commissioner (Southern Conference / Spartanburg, SC): Reporting to the Council of Presidents, the Commissioner serves as the Conference's chief executive officer, providing strategic, administrative, and external leadership for member institutions. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Spartanburg? Click HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking dynamic, resourceful coach to lead a competitive Softball program, including all aspects of planning-managing-maintaining program w/primary emphasis on recruiting quality student-athletes. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Hanover? Click HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Williams College / Williamstown, MA): Williams College is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Athletic Trainer to join us in supporting our student athletes. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Strength & Conditioning (Stevenson University / Owings Mills, MD): The Head Coach, Strength & Conditioning provides expertise, guidance, and training in the area of strength training and physical conditioning for all intercollegiate athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball (Allegheny College / Meadville, PA): Please see full description below. More details HERE.

Interim Head Women's Basketball Coach (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): This position is full-time and time-limited, beginning at the time of hire and continuing through 6/30/27. The individual selected for this interim role is encouraged to apply for the permanent role. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Boston? Click HERE.

Head Flag Football Coach (Ursinus College / Collegeville, PA): Summary and Scope of Position: The Head Women’s Flag Football Coach is responsible for the administration and organization of a successful women’s flag football program. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Collegeville? Click HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Ursinus College / Collegeville, PA): The Head Coach is responsible for the administration and organization of a successful athletic program that competes in the Centennial Conference at the NCAA Division III level. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Collegeville? Click HERE.

Athletic Event & Facility Operations Specialist (Fort Hays State University / Hays, KS): The Athletic Events and Facilities Specialist assists with maintaining & preparing facilities to ensure a safe, clean, & professional environment for student-athletes, staff, & spectators. (DII) More details HERE.

Athletics Event Management Administrator (Brandeis University / Waltham, MA): Brandeis is hiring an Athletic Event Management Administrator to support the logistical execution and facility readiness for varsity contests at the NCAA Division III level and aquatics operations. More details HERE.

Associate Commissioner for Strategic Communications (Southeastern Conference / Birmingham, AL): The Associate Commissioner for Strategic Communications will provide strategic leadership for the Southeastern Conference’s communication efforts. (DI) More details HERE.