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2021-01-04 - NCAA Announces Further Details for 2021 Division I Men's Basketball Championship
2021-01-04 - NCAA to roll out Leadership Collective platform
2021-01-05 - Division II names 2021 Award of Excellence finalists
2021-01-06 - 2021 Award of Valor: Jaimire Dutrieuille
2021-01-06 - 2021 Gerald R. Ford Award: David Robinson
2021-01-06 - 2021 Inspiration Award: Chaunté Lowe
2021-01-06 - 2021 NCAA Convention to be held virtually
2021-01-06 - 2021 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award recipients announced
2021-01-06 - 2021 NCAA Today's Top 10 Award honorees named
2021-01-06 - 2021 Pat Summitt Award: Nancy Stevens
2021-01-06 - 2021 Theodore Roosevelt Award: John McLendon
2021-01-06 - Towson earns 2021 NCAA/MOAA Diversity and Inclusion Award
2021-01-08 - Division III celebrates 10-year anniversary of Identity Initiative
2021-01-08 - Rollins professor wins 2020 Division II faculty award
2021-01-11 - DII expected to delay vote on name, image, likeness legislation
2021-01-11 - Division I Council tables proposals on name, image, likeness and transfers
2021-01-12 - DI Presidential Forum continues review of division's future
2021-01-12 - DII Presidents Council votes to withdraw NIL proposal
2021-01-12 - DIII Management Council recommends name, image, likeness legislation delay
2021-01-12 - Emmert calls 2021 a ‘seminal year for college sports'
2021-01-12 - Louise McCleary named interim vice president of Division III
2021-01-13 - Board of Governors supports postponing name, image and likeness votes
2021-01-13 - NCAA Division III announces LGBTQ OneTeam Recognition Award recipients
2021-01-14 - DI Board of Directors affirms DI Council decision to delay name, image and likeness, transfer decisions
2021-01-14 - DIII Presidents Council withdraws name, image and likeness proposal
2021-01-15 - DII to permit access to athletics aid, practice to nonqualifiers
2021-01-15 - DIII elects new Management Council members as Convention wraps up
2021-01-15 - New bracketing principles adopted for 2021 DI Men's Basketball Championship
2021-01-15 - Roberts Wesleyan wins 2021 DII Award of Excellence
2021-01-19 - 2021 DI Women's Basketball Championship planning announced
2021-01-19 - March Madness tips off with First Four games March 18
2021-01-21 - Missouri Western's O'Neill elected DII SAAC chair
2021-01-21 - Rhonda Lundin Bennett returns to DI Women's Basketball Committee
2021-01-22 - Mental well-being remains a key focus at NCAA Convention
2021-01-22 - Murthy departs Board of Governors
2021-01-22 - NCAA seeking new independent member of Board of Governors
2021-01-26 - Francois elected to lead DIII SAAC
2021-01-28 - Convention sessions highlight student-athlete activism
2021-01-28 - NCAA releases audited financial statement for fiscal year 2019-20
2021-02-01 - CARE Consortium finds higher incidence of concussion, head impact exposure during football preseason and practice
2021-02-03 - 3-day virtual Emerging Leaders Seminar kicks off
2021-02-03 - DI committee approves moving 3 national championships to one location each
2021-02-03 - Division III cancels 2021 winter championships
2021-02-03 - Focused on the mission: Infractions during a pandemic
2021-02-04 - 5 to be recognized as Champions of Diversity and Inclusion
2021-02-04 - Contingency plans for DI winter, spring championships approved
2021-02-05 - DII affirms plans to host winter championships
2021-02-05 - San Antonio region to host 2021 Division I Women's Basketball Championship
2021-02-11 - Bracket sizes for Division I winter championships unchanged
2021-02-12 - 2021 DI Women's Basketball Championship health and safety protocols announced
2021-02-12 - NCAA Division II announces predetermined men's and women's basketball regional sites
2021-02-16 - Pandemic continues to impact student-athlete mental health
2021-02-17 - DI Council extends recruiting dead period through May 31
2021-02-19 - Game times and broadcast information announced for 2021 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship
2021-02-19 - NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship to allow limited fan attendance
2021-02-23 - DI Committee on Academics begins discussion of APR
2021-02-23 - DIII Interpretations and Legislative Committee recommends virtual recruiting legislation for 2022 NCAA Convention
2021-02-23 - NCAA announces fan attendance policy for upcoming championships
2021-02-24 - Student-athlete activism study shows high levels of engagement
2021-02-25 - DIII sports sponsorship requirement waiver for spring sports recommended
2021-03-01 - NCAA unveils 2022 Women's Final Four logo for Minneapolis
2021-03-03 - DII announces replacement policies for winter championships
2021-03-04 - Limited guests can attend DI Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships
2021-03-04 - NCAA unveils new Final Four fan cutout program
2021-03-08 - NCAA launches fan cutout program for 2021 Women's Final Four
2021-03-12 - Football Rules Committee recommends tweak to overtime rules
2021-03-15 - Gavitt provides March Madness updates
2021-03-15 - Meet five former student-athletes featured in NCAA "Careers" spot
2021-03-16 - DIII spring championship plans move forward in most sports based on participation numbers
2021-03-16 - Nearly all March Madness teams have arrived in Indy
2021-03-17 - 7 positive COVID-19 tests so far out of 6,900 for March Madness in Indy
2021-03-17 - DI Council discusses return to recruiting
2021-03-18 - 8 positive COVID cases out of 9,100 tests as March Madness starts in Indy
2021-03-18 - DI Competition Oversight Committee approves replacement policy
2021-03-24 - DI Council approves limited eligibility waiver
2021-03-25 - Entire DI men's and women's soccer tournaments to be held in North Carolina
2021-03-26 - Bids sought to host preliminary rounds of FCS playoff
2021-03-30 - Rutgers' Cassidy elected DI SAAC chair
2021-03-31 - Emmert speaks on gender equity, antitrust case
2021-04-01 - Emmert praises student-athletes, addresses key issues in college sports
2021-04-01 - NCAA recognizes 8 individuals as Legacy Award recipients
2021-04-02 - Fan cutouts bring out the passion behind college sports
2021-04-02 - Limited tickets still available for Women's and Men's Final Fours
2021-04-06 - Committed student-athletes make committed nurses
2021-04-13 - DII Management Council advances three proposals
2021-04-13 - DIII Management Council recommends an enrollment flexibility blanket waiver for 2021-22
2021-04-14 - Divisions I and II extend COVID-19 initial-eligibility policies
2021-04-15 - 3 new members named to DI Women's Basketball Committee
2021-04-15 - 5 appointed to DI Men's Basketball Committee
2021-04-15 - DI Council adopts new transfer legislation
2021-04-15 - Division I to return to recruiting activities June 1
2021-04-20 - Committee backs changing wrestling rules for correcting in-match timing errors
2021-04-22 - Panel approves changes to overtime rules in football
2021-04-22 - Pittsburgh, Emporia State and New Jersey City win NCAA community service award
2021-04-23 - NCAA updates fan attendance policy for upcoming outdoor championships
2021-04-26 - NCAA transgender policy background, resources
2021-04-27 - Board reaffirms commitment to updating name, image and likeness rules
2021-04-28 - Beach volleyball championship attendance policy set
2021-04-28 - DII Presidents Council sponsors 3 new proposals for 2022 Convention
2021-04-28 - DIII Presidents Council supports future action on name, image and likeness
2021-04-28 - Division I Board of Directors, Presidential Forum discuss sustainability
2021-04-29 - NCAA COVID-19 Medical Advisory Group updates guidance for testing of fully vaccinated individuals
2021-04-30 - Committee adds competitors to DI track and field preliminary-round meets
2021-05-06 - Division I Football Oversight Committee recommends preseason changes
2021-05-06 - Division II addresses voluntary summer workouts, enrollment flexibility
2021-05-07 - International 3-point line distance proposed in women's basketball
2021-05-07 - Technical fouls proposed for players who flop in men's basketball
2021-05-11 - NCAA-DOD Grand Alliance conference highlights concussion biomarker research
2021-05-18 - 2021 Byers Scholarship recipients named
2021-05-18 - Division I Committee on Academics studies Academic Performance Program
2021-05-19 - DI Council adjusts transfer waiver guidelines
2021-05-19 - NCAA updates protocols for championship attendance and masking
2021-05-20 - Mental Health Awareness: Campuses and conferences supporting wellness
2021-05-20 - Swimming and diving rules committee votes to change rule on officials
2021-05-26 - NCAA, The Asian American Foundation release resource guide in support of AAPI community
2021-05-28 - Student-athletes, coach reflect on mental health challenges
2021-06-01 - NCAA names Jim McKay Scholarship recipients
2021-06-02 - Division II extends several blanket waivers
2021-06-03 - International 3-point line distance approved in women's basketball
2021-06-03 - Live statistics can be transmitted to benches in men's basketball
2021-06-03 - Nadja West appointed as independent Board of Governors member
2021-06-03 - Women's College World Series opens with upper deck seating
2021-06-04 - 60-second shot clock reset proposed in men's lacrosse
2021-06-04 - Soccer Rules Committee clarifies handball interpretation
2021-06-08 - Division II prohibits certain drills and activities for football
2021-06-08 - Latest COVID-19 resocialization document addresses summer activities
2021-06-08 - Women's Basketball Oversight Committee sets priorities amid gender equity review
2021-06-10 - Certain straight-line collision drills in football prohibited in Division III
2021-06-10 - Program helps future sports leaders identify strengths, opportunities
2021-06-11 - Coaching the coaches: Academy readies basketball assistants for top jobs
2021-06-14 - Inclusion Forum returns with energy and increased attendance
2021-06-14 - Women's Lacrosse Rules Committee looks to make game more efficient
2021-06-17 - An unlikely champion at the NCAA's first championship
2021-06-17 - Division III Strategic Planning and Finance Committee forwards 2021-24 budget for approval
2021-06-17 - Equity on the Ice
2021-06-21 - 22 administrators chosen for Pathway Program
2021-06-21 - Felicia Martin named interim senior vice president of inclusion, education and community engagement
2021-06-22 - NCAA honors Ortiz and Marable with AASP Student-Athlete Career Development Award
2021-06-22 - Panel approves rule change regarding officials in swimming and diving
2021-06-23 - DI Council introduces women's basketball rule changes
2021-06-23 - Panel approves extending COVID-19 penalties in men's and women's soccer
2021-06-23 - Panel approves wrestling rules changes for correcting in-match timing errors
2021-06-23 - Women's volleyball can experiment with challenge review system rules
2021-06-24 - CSMAS approves new standards for doping test
2021-06-28 - DI Council recommends DI Board adopt name, image and likeness policy
2021-06-30 - NCAA adopts interim name, image and likeness policy
2021-07-02 - Video review challenges recommended for softball
2021-07-09 - The University of Texas at Tyler to become active DII member
2021-07-15 - Emmert continues push for change in college sports
2021-07-15 - NCAA awards AASP grants to 13 schools
2021-07-16 - NCAA and NFL academy prepares coaches for the future
2021-07-16 - Use of one-way electronic devices proposed in baseball
2021-07-19 - DIII to Tokyo: Former Emory star's journey to Olympics
2021-07-20 - DII water polo star takes college experience to Tokyo
2021-07-21 - 60-second shot clock reset approved in men's lacrosse
2021-07-21 - DII Management Council advances additional football proposal
2021-07-22 - Division III Management Council sponsors football practice modifications Convention legislation
2021-07-22 - Panel approves rules changes to make women's lacrosse more efficient
2021-07-23 - College sports proves integral to Olympic movement
2021-07-27 - Finding a lane
2021-07-27 - Survey results call for continued evolution of ADID role
2021-07-28 - Domino of decisions
2021-07-29 - Blue and white baseball
2021-07-29 - Duke's King to continue as DI Women's Basketball Committee chair
2021-07-30 - NCAA Board of Governors to convene constitutional convention
2021-08-02 - Committee on Academics proposes changes to Academic Progress Rate related to transfers
2021-08-03 - Board receives equity report, reaffirms transgender participation
2021-08-04 - DI board adopts APR change for transfers
2021-08-04 - DII Presidents Council advances proposals to 2022 Convention
2021-08-04 - New COVID-19 guidance for fall sports released
2021-08-05 - Division III Presidents Council reviews gender equity report, constitutional convention
2021-08-10 - Board announces Constitution Committee members
2021-08-11 - Former, current NCAA student-athletes earn 282 Olympic medals
2021-08-11 - Baylor provided impermissible benefits and violated recruiting rules
2021-08-12 - Use of one-way electronic devices approved in baseball
2021-08-13 - Video review challenges approved for softball
2021-08-16 - Catharsis through conversation
2021-08-16 - 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year conference-level nominees announced
2021-08-16 - Dual meet format, team scoring modified in men's gymnastics
2021-08-17 - Division II expands Coaches Connection Program
2021-08-18 - O'Malley named secretary-rules editor for men's basketball
2021-08-19 - CSUN alum credits college experience for setting her on Paralympic path
2021-08-19 - DI Council discusses proposed legislative process
2021-08-20 - Cedarville alum reflects on path to Paralympic triathlon
2021-08-23 - Jumping for his dreams
2021-08-24 - Meet 3 U.S. Paralympic athletes from DIII
2021-08-25 - Perkins named DII national coordinator of women's basketball officiating
2021-08-26 - DII prioritizes Convention proposals considering constitutional review
2021-08-31 - Tinkle to chair Division I Men's Basketball Ethics Coalition
2021-09-01 - Vaughan named NCAA field hockey national coordinator of officials
2021-09-07 - DI SAAC aims to further enhance student-athlete voice
2021-09-08 - O'Neill, DII SAAC look to empower peers in 2021-22
2021-09-08 - Women's College World Series adds two days
2021-09-10 - DII schools to honor 9/11 anniversary with tradition-laden American flags
2021-09-10 - Committee approves a day of rest at DI women's volleyball regionals
2021-09-10 - Committee approves extra days of rest in women's gymnastics championships
2021-09-10 - Gates brings leadership to Constitution Committee
2021-09-10 - Off day added to DI men's ice hockey regionals
2021-09-16 - DI Council approves modernization track
2021-09-17 - Barbour, Viverito relish chance to lead DI Football Oversight Committee
2021-09-17 - DIII Championships Committee requests funding to broadcast women's basketball championship
2021-09-20 - NCAA hosts Elite Student-Athlete Symposium for Basketball
2021-09-27 - Inclusion releases Hispanic, Latinx resource guide
2021-09-28 - Life in the fast lane
2021-09-28 - DI Committee on Academics discusses restarting APR penalties, public release
2021-09-29 - March Madness brand will be used for DI Women's Basketball Championship
2021-09-30 - Saint Anselm provides perfect Make-A-Wish experience
2021-09-30 - Exploration of combined Men's and Women's Final Fours begins
2021-10-06 - LA CAASA aims to increase Hispanic/Latinx representation in college athletics
2021-10-06 - DI Council approves one-year waiver of football scholarship limits
2021-10-07 - NCAA-DOD CARE Consortium receives $42.65M award to launch the next phase of study
2021-10-08 - Indiana volleyball senior shares mental health battles to help others
2021-10-08 - DeGioia, Emmert update members on Constitution Committee timeline
2021-10-11 - Puerto Rico-Mayaguez student-athlete pens letter about Hispanic Heritage Month
2021-10-12 - NCAA-certified agents helping college athletes test NBA draft waters
2021-10-13 - Louisville's Los Cardenales offers Hispanic/Latinx student-athletes familial feeling
2021-10-13 - Timeline sets milestones for transformative change
2021-10-14 - Proposal to expand women's basketball tournament field advances
2021-10-15 - NCAA student-athletes preparing for 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Social Media Campaign
2021-10-15 - NCAA task force backs removal of standardized test score requirement
2021-10-15 - On sale dates for 2022 NCAA Women's Final Four and regional tickets announced
2021-10-18 - Coyne returns as NCAA national coordinator of officials for women's lacrosse
2021-10-18 - McCown named NCAA softball national coordinator of umpires
2021-10-20 - DII Management Council takes positions on membership-sponsored proposals
2021-10-20 - DIII Management Council takes formal positions on 2022 legislative proposals
2021-10-21 - 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year finalists named
2021-10-26 - Board discusses constitution progress, gender equity review
2021-10-27 - DI Board of Directors outlines plan for division
2021-10-27 - DII Presidents Council supports two membership-sponsored proposals, opposes another
2021-10-27 - New football overtime rules displayed this season
2021-10-28 - DI Council introduces proposals for next legislative cycle
2021-10-28 - DII raises nearly $200,000 for Make-A-Wish in 2020-21
2021-10-28 - DIII Presidents Council supports three membership-sponsored proposals
2021-10-28 - Division I Board of Directors announces Transformation Committee roster
2021-10-29 - Georgia Tech coach continues push for civic engagement in college athletics
2021-10-29 - West Texas A&M receives public reprimand
2021-11-01 - Six-regional format approved for DI Women's Golf Championships
2021-11-02 - CSMAS supports comprehensive student-athlete well-being survey, review of cannabinoid policy
2021-11-08 - Student-athletes leave mark on draft of constitution
2021-11-08 - Constitution Committee introduces draft constitution
2021-11-09 - Kendall Cornick named 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year
2021-11-10 - Expansion of beach volleyball, women's ice hockey brackets approved
2021-11-10 - LG, the NCAA, Turner Sports and CBS Sports Join Forces to Provide Unique Experiences to NCAA Fans of all Generations
2021-11-11 - Engineering Positive Health Outcomes
2021-11-12 - Invesco and Invesco QQQ bring financial education to NCAA student-athletes
2021-11-15 - Enhancements implemented for 2021 DI Women's Volleyball Championship
2021-11-15 - NCAA members discuss draft constitution at virtual Special Convention
2021-11-17 - Expansion of 2022 DI women's basketball tournament to 68 teams approved
2021-11-19 - Beneath the surface
2021-11-19 - Carnegie Mellon withdraws from DIII Football Championship bracket
2021-11-19 - Constitution Committee reps reflect on Special Convention feedback
2021-11-22 - Finn, DIII national SAAC gear up for 2022 NCAA Convention
2021-11-22 - Coach-to-player electronic communication approved for Bayou Classic
2021-11-23 - Former DII athlete praises officiating as way to stay in the game
2021-11-23 - DI committee supports 16-team beach volleyball championship bracket in 2022
2021-11-23 - Women's ice hockey expanded bracket format supported by DI Competition Oversight Committee
2021-12-01 - DII Implementation Committee roster announced
2021-12-01 - DII SAAC Super Region Convention focuses on student-athlete voice, mental health
2021-12-01 - NCAA unveils 2023 Women's Final Four logo for Dallas
2021-12-02 - College athletes continue to graduate at record highs
2021-12-02 - Student-athletes make connections at leadership forum
2021-12-02 - Waiver approved for replacement bowl game
2021-12-07 - Committee shares new constitution draft
2021-12-08 - Unified SAAC logo revealed for all three divisions
2021-12-13 - The next phase of the CARE Consortium
2021-12-15 - DI Council expands beach volleyball, women's ice hockey championships
2021-12-16 - Board unanimously accepts recommendations from Constitution Committee
2021-12-20 - Five graduate students awarded research grants
2021-12-22 - Divisions set to act after constitution vote at NCAA Convention