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Northland announces it will close at the end of this academic year. Board of Trustees Chair Ted Bristol: “Despite the collaborative efforts of the entire Northland family, we no longer have the resources needed to navigate the economic and demographic storms endangering small, liberal arts institutions today. With declining enrollment and soaring costs, it takes more to operate the College than we raise in tuition. Even after enacting aggressive measures to cut costs and raise revenues, Northland College has no sustainable path forward.” (link); The UMAC is planning to go forward into 2025-26 as a seven-member league. Per the conference, NC does plan to complete the 2025 Baseball and Softball seasons. (link)

Concordia (TX) AD Ronda Seagraves announces she will retire at the end of this semester. Seagraves: “As I wind down my 44th year of college athletics I am so pleased that my last stop was Concordia University Texas. I have been blessed to have the support of the administration and a wonderful athletic department staff. I am thankful to Presidents' Christian and Kirk who brought me on board to lead the CTX department in 2015. Because of the faith they bestowed upon me to lead an amazing staff of coaches, athletic trainers, and sports information directors, I believe I leave Concordia in a good place. […] The athletic future of the Tornados is in a great place. Under the leadership of our next Athletic Director and Vice President Patrick Carlove many things are going to be accomplished to further the success of our teams and especially each student-athlete's experience. Both of these leaders are visionary and committed to building an even brighter outlook for Concordia University athletics.” (link)

Bates has tapped Parker Executive Search to assist with its AD search. (link)

Dave Campbell’s Texas Football’s Cory Hogue writes on the future of the ASC, which he believes “will end after the 2025-26 academic year.” Hogue: “Every person associated with an ASC institution I’ve spoken to about the conference’s future has repeatedly said everything remains on the table. However, everything is kind of broad. What does that mean? “Everything“ is the answer I receive each time I ask for more information. Every scenario mentioned, except for one, would result in the end of the ASC. I didn’t see an exception until one source suggested that two SCAC schools that departed the ASC were offered millions of dollars to return to the conference. We’re not talking about life-changing money for the universities, but it’s enough money to get their attention.” As for where the ASC members could land, Hogue believes Howard Payne’s “most likely destination” is the SCAC and that East Texas Baptist “will eventually join the SCAC, but will not be without some resistance. Although, the Tigers joining the NAIA and the Sooner Athletic Conferece isn’t out of the question.” As for the two purple schools, as Hogue refers to them, Mary-Hardin Baylor and Hardin-Simmons have two choices: move to DI and join the Pioneer Football League or move to DII and join the Lone Star. The former is the most likely for UMHB, but would be most challenging from a competitive standpoint. On the latter: “Neither HSU nor UMHB prefers this option, which is why the dissolution of the ASC is taking so long. Neither you UMHB nor HSU fans, alarms, coaches, or administrators, want to offer athletic scholarships. However, it might be the only option that either school can afford financially, and remain competitive on the field.” (link)

Development Wins…

+ Colby receives a series of significant donations toward its Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football and Track & Field programs. Anonymous donors will Cross Country and Field Hockey travel and training expenditures. Track & Field received a commitment from alum Karima Ummah Jackson towards the Friends of Track & Field Annual Fund. A trio of Football alumni from the class of ‘71 created a new operating endowment to support travel, recruiting and staffing. (link)

+ Haverford’s Gameday Fords Giving Challenge raised a record $439K+ from 1,209 donors. (link)

+ Lyon receives a $100K donation from Bank of Cave City towards the Scots’ new Football stadium. (link)

Ripon is the latest athletic department to partner with D3.ticker and CollegeSports.jobs for an unlimited jobs bundle to ensure its open positions are seen by the widest audience throughout the industry. AD Chris Schumacher: “I’ve enjoyed working with D3.ticker and their responsiveness to our needs.” (link)

Skidmore Equestrian will transition to a coed format, starting this fall. AD Gail Cummings-Danson: “The equestrian sport community at large operates as a coed discipline, with men and women competing equally at the highest levels. Aligning Skidmore's program with this standard enhances its reputation and prepares students for broader competition while also creating an athletic environment that values talent, dedication, teamwork, and belonging.” (link)

Franklin & Marshall promotes DC Michael Phelan to Football HC. AD Lauren Packer Webster: “Coach Phelan knows every detail of our football program, and most importantly, has built strong connections with our students and prospective students in his role as recruiting coordinator and defensive coordinator. His love for F&M and our students' success is unwavering. He's incredibly dedicated and committed to build upon the existing foundation for continued program success.” (link)

George Fox hires Pacific Lutheran OC Spencer Crace as Football HC. AD Adam Puckett: “Spencer Crace is an incredible culture fit at George Fox University, deeply aligned with our mission to develop young men who will serve the world with passion and integrity through the sport of football. He is a natural and charismatic leader who knows the game at a high level and has been instrumental in turning around the Pacific Lutheran program in recent years. The future of Bruin football is incredibly bright, and we believe we’ve found the right guy to lead this program forward — both on and off the field — the right way.” (link)

St. John Fisher selects SUNY Morrisville Football HC Ed Raby Jr. for the same position. VP for Enrollment Jose Perales: “His proven leadership, dedication and passion for the game align with the values and goals of our athletic program. We believe that Ed’s vision will take our football program to new heights, building on the decades of success under recently retired head coach Paul Vosburgh.” (link)

Coaches.wire…

+ Colorado College Women’s Lacrosse HC Susan Stuart will retire at the end of this season. (link)

+ Dallas Women’s Soccer HC Lexi Stinson has departed to become an AC at Tarleton State (DI). (link)

+ Dubuque Women’s Hockey HC Madyson Moore is no longer with the university. (link)

+ Loras Women’s Wrestling HC Wil Kelly is no longer in the role. (link)

+ Marymount hires Bridgewater Women’s Volleyball AC Tom Doherty as HC. (link)

+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire keeps up with the coaching changes in the college space. (link)

Record Breakers…

+ Chicago Women’s Track student-athletes Nora Holmes, Ren Brown, Emma Kelly, and Claudia Harnett have broken the DIII Distance Medley Relay record. (link)

+ Baruch Women’s Basketball student-athlete Mia Castillo set a new DIII record with her seventh career triple-double last night. (link)

More Higher Ed...

+ Austin President Steven O’Day announces he will retire at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. (link)

+ Wisconsin-River Falls taps Wisconsin-Whitewater Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs John Chenoweth as Interim Chancellor. (link)

+ St. Norbert faculty have issued a vote of no confidence in President Laurie Joyner. (link)

+ Trinity (CT) operated last fiscal year at a $1.9M deficit and has implemented a partial hiring freeze and non-personnel budget cuts. Outgoing President Joanne Berger-Sweeney asked senior managers at the end of last semester to develop 3-4% divisional budget cuts for this fiscal year and beyond. (link)

+ Grinnell receives a $10M donation from the Robert N. Noyce Trust, with $4M to endow a chair in computer science and the remaining $6M to be split evenly between scholarship, curriculum and equipment needs. (link)

Colleges and universities across the country are implementing cost-cutting measures and hiring freezes in response to uncertainty regarding the future of federal funding. Inside Higher Ed’s Josh Moody points out the austerity measures aren’t limited to just smaller schools: “The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which stands to lose $30M to $35M annually under the proposed changes, adopted a hiring freeze for nonfaculty employees. That freeze comes as a recent study showed that MIT is among the nation’s 10 wealthiest universities, with an endowment valued at more than $24.5B in fiscal year 2024. Northwestern University is also making a series of cost-cutting moves, namely freezing hiring and compensation increases. While the university was already reviewing its budget model amid ‘evolving financial pressures,’ leaders announced last week that Northwestern intends to cut nonpersonnel expenses by 10% this fiscal year. University officials also expressed concerns about proposed increases to the endowment tax, which is currently 1.4%. Northwestern is also one of the nation’s wealthiest universities, with a $14.2B endowment.” Northwestern President Michael Schill in a letter to the campus community: “While the federal directives coming out of Washington, D.C., are rapidly evolving, in some cases unclear and subject to legal challenges, it is clear that Northwestern and our peer schools could suffer significant financial repercussions.” More from Moody. (link)

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(NEW!) Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (Westminster College – Missouri / Fulton, MO): The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics will play a vital role in the leadership, supervision, compliance, and daily management of the Intercollegiate Athletics Department and related activities. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Athletics (Bates College / Lewiston, ME): Bates seeks a strategic and dynamic leader with a desire and ability to lead a department that values competitive success, academic rigor, and maximizing the potential of all student-athletes. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Graduate Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach (University of Dubuque / Dubuque, IA): Graduate assistant position that assists the staff in all aspects of the operation of the lacrosse program to include but not limited to: recruiting, travel, video, scouting and team evaluation. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Graduate Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach (University of Dubuque / Dubuque, IA): Graduate assistant position that assists the staff in all aspects of the operation of the wrestling program to include but not limited to: recruiting, travel, video, scouting and team evaluation. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (University of Puget Sound / Tacoma, WA): A creative, strategic, and relationship-oriented leader who can build a championship athletics program, secure financial resources, and foster a positive, supportive environment for the department. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director - Major Gifts (Wayne State University / Detroit, MI): Provide leadership and direction for the Athletics Development Office. Develop and manage fundraising strategies and initiatives for Athletics. (DII) More details HERE.

Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Manage AT operations & oversee sports medicine for 21 varsity sports. Arrange for injury and illness treatment by team physicians and other medical personnel, Supervise AT Staff. $6,000 signing bonus. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Coordinate care, prevention, & treatment of athletic injury for student-athletes participating in 21 NCAA III varsity sports programs. Sports assignments are flexible & a $5,000 signing bonus. More details HERE.

Manager, Athletic Facilities - Student Affairs (Washington University in St. Louis / St Louis, MO): The Manager of Athletic Facilities will work in collaboration with administration to provide strategic planning & oversight for the execution of designated day-to-day operations of A&R facilities. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach & Assistant Equipment Room Manager (Luther College / Decorah, IA): The Assistant Women's soccer coach is an integral part of practices, competitions, recruitment, and the professional development of student athletes. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach (University of Dubuque / Dubuque, IA): Graduate assistant position that assists the staff in all aspects of the operation of the women’s wrestling program to include but not limited to: recruiting, travel, video, scouting and social media. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant Softball Coach (University of Dubuque / Dubuque, IA): Graduate assistant position that assists the staff in all aspects of the operation of the softball program to include but not limited to: recruiting, travel, video, scouting and social media. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant Volleyball Coach (University of Dubuque / Dubuque, IA): Graduate asst. position that assists the staff in all aspects of the operation of the women’s volleyball program to include but not limited to: recruiting, travel, video, scouting and social media. More details HERE.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (Westminster College – Missouri / Fulton, MO): As an integral member of Westminster College, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics reports directly to the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Services. More details HERE.

Executive Director (Intercollegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) / Boston, MA): Seeking a passionate and highly organized Executive Director to lead operations of collegiate sailing. Full-time remote position (East Coast preferred); required travel to major sailing events. More details HERE.

Head Men's Soccer Coach (Colby College / Waterville, ME): The Colby College Department of Athletics seeks a full-time head coach of men’s soccer who is responsible for the leadership, direction, instruction and supervision of the men’s soccer program. More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): Serve as full time assistant softball coach for a NCAA Division III intercollegiate women’s softball program on the rise, coming off both a regular season & conference championship & NCAA appearance. More details HERE.

Assistant Volleyball Coach (Lycoming College / Williamsport, PA): This position is responsible for assisting Head Coach in all aspects of Lycoming College’s NCAA Division III women’s volleyball programs. More details HERE.

Women’s Volleyball Assistant Coach (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Women’s Volleyball Assistant Coach. More details HERE.

SAAS Academic Fellowship (Florida State University / Tallahassee, FL): FSU is offering multiple 1-year Student-Athlete Academic Services Fellowships (May 2025-May 2026), focusing on academic advising, NCAA eligibility, support services, and holistic student development. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Premium Seating & Hospitality (University of South Carolina / Columbia, SC): Responsible for overseeing aspects of premium seating areas at football, basketball and baseball including primary management of gameday readiness and execution, staffing, and hospitality. (DI) More details HERE.

Peak Performance Coach (Allegheny College / Meadville, PA): Responsible for all aspects of the College’s in-season and off-season programming related to athletic performance, coaching, and injury prevention for all varsity sport athletes. More details HERE.

Head Coach - Women's Soccer (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): St. Lawrence University invites applications for a Head Coach for Women’s Soccer. More details HERE.

Head Coach - Field Hockey (Connecticut College / New London, CT): Connecticut College, a member of the NCAA Division III and NESCAC, is conducting a national search for an experienced coach to lead its intercollegiate Women’s Field Hockey program. More details HERE.

Director of Development, Athletic Donor Relations and Stewardship (Texas Christian University / Fort Worth Texas, TX): Lead the events, stewardship, and donor relations efforts for the TCU Frog Club. This integral role has management responsibility and will strategize the donor journey of supporters at all levels. (DI) More details HERE.

Program and Financial Specialist (St. Olaf College / Northfield, MN): Manage faculty-led program development and implementation. Work collaboratively with faculty; on-site partners to establish location specific learning opportunities for a suite of semester programs. More details HERE

Assistant Volleyball Coach (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): Knox College invites applications for the position of Assistant Volleyball Coach. This is a part-time, non-benefits eligible position reporting to the Head Volleyball Coach. More details HERE.

Head Coach Men's Soccer (Alfred State College / Alfred, NY): Alfred State is seeking a passionate and driven Head Coach for our NCAA Division III Men's Soccer program. This position has a 10 month obligation, with two months off in the summertime. More details HERE.

Head Coach - William Smith Soccer (Hobart & William Smith College / Geneva, NY): The William Smith Soccer Head Coach is responsible for the organization and management of a highly competitive, 2024 Final Four and two-time national champion NCAA Division III soccer program. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Goucher College / Baltimore, MD): The Director of Athletics is responsible for organizing and administering all aspects of the College’s NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics program and IHSA equestrian program. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Women's Lacrosse (full-time) (Connecticut College / New London, CT): Connecticut College, an NCAA DIII liberal arts college and member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), is seeking a full-time Assistant Coach for the Women’s Lacrosse program. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in all aspects of the varsity intercollegiate athletic training program. Responsibilities Prevents, evaluates and treats athletic injuries and illness. More details HERE.

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): Work with Head strength and conditioning coach and athletic training staff to provide a transformational impact to our more than 350+ student-athletes through programming and injury prevention. More details HERE.

Head Coach Baseball/Physical Education & Wellness Instructor (Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT / Cambridge, MA): Full-time (10-month appointment) benefits eligible position, responsibilities will include the management and oversight of all facets of the MIT Baseball program. More details HERE.

Intern Assistant Coach (Field Hockey) (Washington & Jefferson College / Washington, PA): Searching for a Field Hockey intern assistant coach for the 2025-26 academic year. The college offers paid coaching internships to provide a hands-on learning experience. More details HERE.

Intern Assistant Coach (Women's Volleyball) (Washington & Jefferson College / Washington, PA): Searching for a Women's Volleyball intern assistant coach for the 2025-26 academic year. The college offers paid coaching internships to provide a hands-on learning experience. More details HERE.

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