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#10: The ECAC receives a $1M grant from the Betty Wold Johnson Foundation and will partner with the New York Jets to launch a new women’s flag football league this spring, culminating in a championship game at MetLife Stadium. New York Jets Chairman Woody Johnson: “Empowering young women through football has always been central to our mission. Partnering with the ECAC to launch this league creates a clear pathway for student-athletes to compete, grow, and lead—on the field and beyond. The Jets ECAC Women’s Flag Football League builds on the success of our high school girls’ flag program, which opened doors for thousands of athletes across the region. Now, we’re taking the next step: collegiate play, Olympic dreams, and a future professional league.” DIII members include Allegheny, Eastern, Franciscan, Kean, Montclair State, Sweet Briar and Union. (link)
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#9: Calvin will cut its faculty by 12.5% over the next two years and eliminate a dozen undergraduate and graduate programs, in addition to consolidating a number of degree programs. Assoc. Director of Public Relations John Zimmerman tells MLive: “Pursuing this transformation now, and implementing it gradually over the next several years, allows us to move forward thoughtfully, strategically and with care for the people who make Calvin who we are.” (link)
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#8: SCORE Act Positions…
➤ President Donald Trump has issued a statement of administration policy endorsing the SCORE Act that reads in part: “The Administration supports passage of H.R. 4312. … The SCORE Act advances key priorities identified in Executive Order 14322 and is a crucial step toward enacting legislation that will preserve and strengthen this institution that is central to American culture and success. If H.R. 4312 were presented to the President following passage in both chambers, his advisors would recommend that he sign it into law.” Full statement. (link)
➤ The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has released a statement in support of the SCORE Act. (link)
➤ The Congressional Black Caucus (link) and players associations for the WNBA, NWSL and PWHL (link) issued statements today in opposition to the SCORE Act.
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#7: Check out the third-round matchups for the football championship. (link) |
#6: Wabash supporters have launched the Little Giants-focused Scarlet Banners Collective. (link) |
#5: Chicago has cut its FY25 budget deficit around 44% down to $160M. (link) |
#4: St. John Fisher partnered with Collegiate Consulting to conduct a strategic athletics assessment. Of note: “Recommendations include adding new athletic administrative positions, enhancing camp revenue models, and pursuing facility upgrades such as an athletic bubble and a new multi-sport turf field. The study also emphasized improving coach evaluations, roster management, and student-athlete feedback processes.” (link)
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#3: The WIAC names retired CCIW Executive Director Maureen Harty as its interim commissioner. (link) |
#2: Ursinus AD Erin Stroble will depart after more than two decades with her alma mater and three years leading the Bears. Interim President Gundolf Graml: “I am grateful for Erin's leadership and her unwavering devotion to Ursinus College. Across more than two decades, she has shaped the lives of countless student-athletes with her integrity, her compassion, and her deep belief in the power of education through sport. We wish her the very best and thank her for elevating Ursinus athletics.” Assoc. AD for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services Marqus Hunter will step in as Interim AD. (link)
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#1: The CCIW hires former RMAC (DII) Interim Commissioner Lexie Vernon as its new Executive Director, starting January 1. Carthage President/CCIW Council of Presidents Chair John Swallow: “Lexie Vernon was a standout candidate from the start, and our all-institution search committee, very ably assisted by search consultant Kurt Patberg, was extremely impressed by her broad experience, deep passion, and tireless work ethic. The CCIW is thrilled with the impact we know she will have.” (link)
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