#10: Check out Simpson’s new Baseball scoreboard. (link) |
#9: Wilmington has broken ground on the new Scheve Athletic Center. (link) |
#8: Tufts hires Northeastern (DI) Asst. Director of Compliance and Student-Athlete Wellness Mallory Skaggs as its new Asst. AD for Compliance and Administration. (link) |
#7: Mount Saint Mary promotes Assoc. AD/SWA Samantha Howe to become the Knights’ next AD. Howe: “I want to thank [outgoing AD] Shane Bell for his leadership and dedication to our athletics program. I am also grateful to President Gervasi for trusting me with this opportunity. I look forward to building on the strong foundation in place and continuing to support the success of our student-athletes.” (link)
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#6: Averett’s $18M sale of its athletic complex has been delayed, with 46% of bondholders approving of the transaction that would see three investors take ownership of the property and the university lease the property for ten years, with a 10-year option, at a rental rate equal to a 4.5% annual return on the purchase price and retain control as primary tenant. (link)
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#5: Centre Deputy AD/Chief of Staff Michael Coffey is no longer with the athletic department. (link) |
#4: DePauw receives an $80M anonymous donation to build a new 70K square-foot stadium and performance center. The project will include modern locker rooms, state-of-the-art sports medicine facilities, an advanced weight room and lots more. AD Stevie Baker-Watson: “For generations, Blackstock Stadium has been the stage for unforgettable DePauw moments, building tradition and defining what it means to be a Tiger. Now with this extraordinary gift, the Blackstock Stadium and Performance Center will provide our student-athletes, athletics staff, families and fans a facility that reflects their deep passion, purpose and pride.” The existing Blackstock Stadium is set to be demolished in August 2026 and open in fall 2028. Populous will assist with the design of the new facility. (link)
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#3: Alverno will exit the NACC and join the Coast-To-Coast as its eighth core member starting in 2026-27. President Christy Brown: “Joining the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference marks a milestone moment for Alverno — as it opens new doors for our student-athletes, coaches, and college community to compete, grow, and shine on a national stage. This move reflects the Alverno spirit — bold, determined, and ready to rise to new challenges while building lasting connections with other respected institutions. I am proud of our student-athletes and grateful to our athletics leadership for charting this next chapter in our journey.” (link)
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#2: Check out the first NPI rankings for Field Hockey (link), Men’s Soccer (link) and Women’s Soccer (link).
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#1: Beloit names former Wisconsin-Whitewater Men’s Basketball HC/current President of 5 Pillars Leadership Consulting Pat Miller as its new AD. President Eric Boynton: “Pat Miller is an exceptional leader with a proven track record of building championship-level programs and fostering a culture of excellence. We are thrilled to welcome him to the Beloit College community and look forward to his tireless efforts to enhance our athletic culture and drive success across our programs.” (link)
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