#10: Central Missouri expands its partnership with Opendorse to launch the first no-fee NIL marketplace in all of NCAA DII athletics. (link) |
#9: Eckerd selects Spry as its athletics management partner to help manage day-to-day operations and responsibilities. (link) |
#8: The 2024 NCAA DII Men’s Lacrosse Championship selections are also out with Adelphi and Tampa holding down the top seeds in the north and south regions, respectively. (link)
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#7: Dallas Baptist announces a collaboration with streetwear brand No Rivals to deliver bold and stylish headwear for its student-athletes and fans. (link)
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#6: Concord AD/Baseball HC Kevin Garrett announces his retirement from both roles but will continue to serve the department as a consultant moving forward. Asst. AD/Women’s Soccer HC Luke Duffy and SWA/Women’s Basketball HC Tesla Southcott will take over as Co-AD’s. As an athletic administrator, Garrett oversaw the growth of Concord Athletics from 2009-2024. In the dugout, he racked up 570 wins from 1996-2010 and 2016-2024. Garrett: "I've been very grateful to lead Concord Athletics over the last 15 years. I have a lot of great memories in seeing Concord's success and growth. I look forward to assisting Luke and Tesla in however they may need me in the future." (link)
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#5: The final NCAA DII Women’s Lacrosse Regional Rankings have been released with West Chester, Pace, Maryville and Florida Southern in the top positions. (link)
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#4: West Liberty removes the interim tag in naming Brad Forshey as Director of Athletics after he assumed leadership of the department following the retirement of Lynn Ullom back in the fall of 2023. President Tim Borchers: "Brad has demonstrated innovative thinking during his time as the Interim Athletic Director and has worked to strengthen the culture in the Athletic Department. I am excited to see him implement his ideas for the program and improve the experience for our student-athletes." Forshey: "I'd like to thank Dr. Borchers and the search committee for this tremendous opportunity. I am truly humbled to be named the next Director of Athletics at West Liberty University. For nearly half my life, I've been able to call West Liberty home. WLU is a special place, filled with remarkable faculty, staff, students, and alumni. I'm excited to embrace this new challenge as we continue to work together to support and enhance the student-athlete experience on the hilltop." (link)
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#3: St. Cloud State announces plans to cut approximately 100 academic programs and 57 faculty positions in reaction to a major budget deficit of approximately $15M. In a letter to the campus community, Acting President Larry Lee cited the need to slash as much as $9M from the budget by the year 2026 with more reductions slated for the future. Lee: "The higher education landscape is facing unprecedented struggles – student enrollment declines, affordability concerns, a proliferation of higher education alternatives, public perception of college degrees, and financial strains…among others. These decisions are painful; yet they are necessary for SCSU to continue to fulfill its mission." These cuts come on the heels of those made last year that “reduced the university’s deficit from approximately $24 million to about $18 million at the time.” (link)
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#2: The 2024 NCAA DII Softball Championship selections have been announced with East Stroudsburg, West Chester, Pittsburg State, Rogers State, Wilmington, Adelphi, UIndy, Trevecca Nazarene, Auburn Montgomery, Mississippi College, West Texas A&M, UT Tyler, Wingate, North Georgia, Western Washington and Northwest Nazarene as regional top seeds. (link)
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#1: Young Harris selects UNC Asheville (DI) Assoc. AD for External Relations Aaron Bessey as the Mountain Lions’ next AD, starting July 1. President Drew Van Horn: "Young Harris is excited to welcome Aaron as our new Athletic Director. He comes with the recommendation from many who I respect in Division II athletics. Aaron brings with him the energy, encouragement, and vision that will build nicely on the foundation left by Jennifer Rushton." Bessey: "I am extremely grateful to President Van Horn, the senior staff, coaches, and administration for believing in me and entrusting me with this opportunity. Young Harris is a truly special place with a supportive community and great tradition. We are going to take Young Harris Athletics to unprecedented heights and always put the student-athletes first while doing so.” (link)
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