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As you know, U.S District Court Judge Claudia Wilken has approved the House Settlement. Full opinion. (link) Notable details:
+ From NCAA President Charlie Baker: “With the defendant conferences leading administration and enforcement of the now approved settlement terms related to financial benefits, we will increasingly shift our focus at the NCAA away from enforcing rules prohibiting and limiting financial benefits in college sports, which has been the source of many of the recent challenges. We can now turn toward what most agree is our primary function: providing a world-class academic and athletics experience. With these changes in place, including release from future litigation on these subjects for the next decade, the foundation of college sports is stronger than at any point in years. The NCAA can increase focus on reforming clunky governance structures and, most importantly, prioritizing fair competition, academics and student-athlete well-being. Beyond the rules that will be managed by the defendant conferences, Division I will continue to regulate in key areas (e.g., eligibility, playing seasons, sports betting and minimal recruiting rules) while prioritizing educational success through setting and monitoring academic standards. The NCAA will finance the back damages portion of the settlement. To do that, we are both reducing costs and generating more revenue, all while investing in the student-athlete experience.” (link)
+ The College Sports Commission has hired Major League Baseball Executive Vice President, Legal & Operations Bryan Seeley as its first CEO. Seeley: “I am honored to serve as the first CEO of the College Sports Commission at this pivotal moment in the history of collegiate athletics. I look forward to implementing a system that prioritizes fairness, integrity, and opportunity, while preserving the values that make college sports unique. I am energized by the work ahead and excited to begin building out our team.” (link)
+ Boise State assistant processor Sam Ehrlich, who has done some super solid work keeping us all in the loop: “One interesting thing so far: (Judge Wilken is) finding that it's unclear whether the revenue sharing cap is violative of antitrust law, but there isn't enough information so she's not making a ruling in that regard either way. But, since there isn't enough info, she says it doesn't matter.” (link)
+ Business of College Sports founder Kristi Dosh points out NIL deals over $600 have to start being reported immediately to the new Deloitte NIL Go system, plus “deals over $600 will NOT determine ‘fair market value.’ Instead it will ensure deals are within a ‘reasonable range of compensation based on multiple factors.’” (link)

KCAC Commissioner Ted Breidenthal will resign in August after two years leading the conference. Board of Presidents Chair/Bethel (KS) President Jon Gering: “On behalf of the KCAC institutions and their leaders, I want to thank Ted for his guidance and work for our conference and its student-athletes. He brought many years of experience to his post, and it showed in the way in which he thought about our functions and interacted with our students, fans, and constituents.” (link)

Campbellsville selects longtime Men’s Soccer HC Adam Preston to be the Tigers’ next AD. President Joe Hopkins: “Campbellsville University's national presence and influence in athletics is a building legacy, so we conducted a national search to identify the best leader for the coming decades. In the end, we concluded that the right talent was here on our campus. Adam Preston is a man of integrity and passion who will lead CU athletics to a new level of excellence while focusing on the development of servant leaders for tomorrow's communities. He possesses a championship character and will guide us toward winning programs that align with our mission to be Christ-centered. Coach Preston has grown a winning men's soccer program that attracts students from around the globe. The secret of his success is not his passion for the game but his love for our players. I am excited to see him bring that same devotion to all our student-athletes.” (link)

Lourdes AD Jo Ann Gordon will depart after two stints leading the athletic department. President William Bisset: “We are grateful for Jo Ann's dedicated service to Lourdes Athletics over the past 14 years. Her leadership and commitment to student-athletes and the mission of Lourdes University has made a lasting impact. We wish her nothing but success in her next chapter." (link)

Cumberlands wins its second-straight Learfield Directors’ Cup, becoming just the sixth NAIA program to do so. Women’s Lacrosse HC/SWL Kelly Buikus: “The culture and winning environment here at UC has made all of us head coaches strive to compete for championships- both at the conference and national level. I'm so proud to be a part of this department. We are so fortunate to be given the tools and resources to be successful and our leadership from our administration is unmatched.” (link); Keiser, Indiana Wesleyan, Marian (IN) and William Carey round out the top five. (link)

Columbia (MO) receives a six-figure donation from the Elliott Family to support the Cougars’ video streaming technology and the School of Business. (link)

Texas A&M-Texarkana hires Jacksonville (NCAA DI) AC Darion Brown as Men’s Basketball HC. (link)

Coaches.wire…
+ Briar Cliff taps Southwest Minnesota State (NCAA DII) AC Riley Miessner as its next Cross Country/Track & Field HC. (link)
+ Evangel hires Kansas Wesleyan GA Camden Sesna as its new Cross Country HC as Cross Country/Track & Field HC Brandon Staley’s XC responsibilities will shift as he serves as Director of Cross Country Operations. (link)
+ Florida National Men’s Soccer HC Ruy Da Silva Castelo Branco departs to become the Director of Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Youth Residental Academy. (link)
+ Grace brings in Messiah (NCAA DIII) AC Amanda Jones as the Lancers’ new Softball HC. (link)
+ Graceland Cross Country HC Tom Shore will add responsibilities as Track & Field HC. (link)
+ Mobile hires former MLS/USL player Michael Aziera as its new Men’s Soccer HC. (link)
+ New College of Florida taps former State College of Florida (NJCAA) AC Erin Bryce as its first Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC. (link)
+ Saint Mary (KS) selects high school HC Jay Monhollon as its next Softball HC. (link)
+ Spartanburg Methodist hires USC Aiken (NCAA DII) AC Tyler Miller as its new Baseball HC. (link)
+ Vanguard Dance HC Taylor Smith steps down after five years leading the program. (link)
+ Webber names Culver-Stockton Women’s Volleyball HC Audrye Alejandro-Rivera to the same role in Babson Park. (link)

The Trump administration wants to lower the maximum Pell Grant by $1,685 to $5,710 for the 2026–27 academic year as the program faces an estimated $2.7B shortfall, according to Inside Higher Ed’s Josh Moody and Katherine Knott, who note that, per administration officials, the “lower maximum will cover the average in-state tuition and fees for community college students; however, some students use Pell Grants to attend more expensive four-year institutions. Over the years, advocates for increasing or doubling the Pell Grant have said the maximum award covers less than a third of the costs of four-year colleges and universities.” (link)