#10: Connecticut College selects MGM Resorts International VP of Human Resources for the Northeast Marikate Murren as Assoc. AD. (link) |
#9: Anna Maria will exit the GNAC and join the MASCAC as its 9th full member, with Men's Hockey starting in 2024-25 and the entire AMCATS department moving for 2025-26. Commissioner Angela Bauman: “This is the first time since 1974 the MASCAC has added a core member institution and is a momentous moment for our core member institutions and student-athletes. The MASCAC is a 53 year old conference and adding Anna Maria College is geographically consistent with our core members, helps to increase sport sponsorship and secures the future of the MASCAC in our great state of Massachusetts. This decision by our Presidents and Athletics Directors advances the MASCAC membership’s strategic goal of increasing our membership to protect our core membership and provide outstanding student-athlete opportunities for the next 50 years.” (link)
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#8: Mississippi U for Women AD Jennifer Claybrook is stepping down due to "personal reasons," per The Dispatch's Alex Murphy. MUW Asst. AD Buddy Foster will serve as Interim AD. (link, link)
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#7: St. Joseph's (Brooklyn) selects SUNY Poly AD Megan Valentine for the same role with the Bears. VP for Athletics and Campus Services Shantey Hill-Hanna: "We are excited to welcome Megan to the St. Joseph's family. Megan brings a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking vision to our athletics program. Her collaborative spirit and dedication to student-athletes will greatly contribute to the success and growth of our athletic department." (link)
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#6: Mississippi U for Women Jennifer Claybrook on the looming name change for the institution: “For me, the name change will just be about outwardly showing that we do empower, that we are inclusive, that we are forward-thinking, that we do appreciate the tradition. I truly believe it will open more doors for us and more people will see what a gift The W is and will know that they are welcome at The W. And we do want them here. […] I trust this leadership in us moving to a new name. I think it will be wonderful. I think it will have a really positive impact.” (link)
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#5: Gallaudet unveils its new hardwood surface and video board inside its Field House. (link) |
#4: New England College names SUNY Oneonta Asst. AD/SID Geoff Hassard as Assistant AD. (link) |
#3: The SUNYAC will add SUNY Canton and SUNY Morrisville as full members in 2024-25 to maintain its membership at 10. Commissioner Tom DiCamillo: "As an associate member in the sports of men's and women's ice hockey, as well as field hockey, it was a natural progression for the Mustang athletic program to become a full-time member of the SUNYAC. Morrisville's array of athletic teams complements the sports offered by the SUNYAC, while its geographic location is advantageous for most member institutions. [...] SUNY Canton provides a strong athletic program with proven leadership in the geographic footprint of the North Country that is a tremendous fit for many of our current member institutions. Like Morrisville, inviting Canton to move from associate membership in two sports to a full-time member of the conference was a natural step for its competitive and growing athletic programs." The league will also sponsor Men's Wrestling and add five associate members across multiple sports. (link)
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#2: NYU has parted ways with AD Stuart Robinson after allegations of sexual harassment, per the Washington Square News’ Ania Keenan who adds: “Multiple sources close to the Athletics Department told WSN that some staff had been the targets of inappropriate behavior from Robinson, and that others had raised concerns about gender discrimination under his leadership. […] The source also told WSN they had brought concerns of gender discrimination in the department to human resources nearly a year before Robinson’s suspension, and that their complaints went unaddressed. Multiple sources confirmed that complaints were raised inside the department, but said little action was taken before this summer, when Robinson was suspended.” (link)
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#1: Defiance will exit the NCAA and join the NAIA starting in 2024-25. (link) |