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Steve Ulrich

A former DIII conference commissioner shares the latest news from around the NCAA's non-scholarship Division

Management Council Meeting Recap

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Apr 16, 2026

Management Council Meeting Recap

Recommended Presidents Council approve a framework to review NIL activities.

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
TPG Agrees to Buy Learfield in Deal Worth Roughly $2 Billion

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Apr 15, 2026

TPG Agrees to Buy Learfield in Deal Worth Roughly $2 Billion

Acquisition underscores increasingly commercialized nature of college sports

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
The Small Private Colleges Dying in a Winner-Take-All University Marketplace

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Apr 14, 2026

The Small Private Colleges Dying in a Winner-Take-All University Marketplace

Consolidation of the nation’s nearly trillion-dollar higher-education sector is driving a new winner-take-all market

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
‘Going to Bet Regardless’: College Athletes Are Ignoring Gambling Bans

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Apr 13, 2026

‘Going to Bet Regardless’: College Athletes Are Ignoring Gambling Bans

"The idea that you can make quick money just by keeping your [own stats] the same sounds like a great idea"

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
Trinity’s Melina Rabb Named Jim McKay Scholarship Recipient

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Apr 10, 2026

Trinity’s Melina Rabb Named Jim McKay Scholarship Recipient

Becomes third Tiger to be selected for $10,000 scholarship

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
NCAA Proposing Major Changes to Eligibility Rules, Including Age Limits

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Apr 9, 2026

NCAA Proposing Major Changes to Eligibility Rules, Including Age Limits

Athletes would have five full years of eligibility from the time of their 19th birthday or their high school graduation

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
'Save College Sports' Executive Order Lands With a Shrug

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Apr 8, 2026

'Save College Sports' Executive Order Lands With a Shrug

Aspects of the order are likely to be struck down when challenged in court

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
The Financialization of College Sports and the Meaning of a College Education

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Apr 7, 2026

The Financialization of College Sports and the Meaning of a College Education

Can universities sustain a coherent educational mission while participating in systems increasingly governed by market logic?

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
Fly, Eagles, Fly! Mary Washington Wins National Title On Last-Second Shot

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Apr 6, 2026

Fly, Eagles, Fly! Mary Washington Wins National Title On Last-Second Shot

Colin Mitchell tip-in at buzzer gives Eagles first national basketball title

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
NYU Seizes Lead In Directors Cup

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Apr 3, 2026

NYU Seizes Lead In Directors Cup

UAA Places Four Schools In Top 10

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
Strategic Planning and Finance Committee Recap

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Apr 2, 2026

Strategic Planning and Finance Committee Recap

Committee engaged in discussion regarding the comprehensive analysis of Division III

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
Title IX Proportionality Opponents See Opening in Trump’s Second Term

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Apr 1, 2026

Title IX Proportionality Opponents See Opening in Trump’s Second Term

Could first prong violate the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause?

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
Saint Elizabeth University Is The Newest Commitment to NYC-Area Division III Conference

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Mar 31, 2026

Saint Elizabeth University Is The Newest Commitment to NYC-Area Division III Conference

Conference is the ‘rebirth’ of the current City University of New York Athletic Conference

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
Sturgeon Doesn’t Throw Away His Shot. OT Goal Gives Hamilton National Title

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Mar 30, 2026

Sturgeon Doesn’t Throw Away His Shot. OT Goal Gives Hamilton National Title

Gives Continentals first-ever national championship in any sport

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
Federal Lawmakers Split on College Sports Solutions as Talks Continue

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Mar 27, 2026

Federal Lawmakers Split on College Sports Solutions as Talks Continue

Both sides of the aisle said they agreed that the problems brought on by NIL and limitless transfers should change

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Steve Ulrich
Tuberville Proposes Bill to Limit College Athlete Transfers

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Mar 26, 2026

Tuberville Proposes Bill to Limit College Athlete Transfers

Allows athletes a one-time transfer but would require them to sit out for a year

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
What Would a Split of NCAA Division III Look Like?

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Mar 25, 2026

What Would a Split of NCAA Division III Look Like?

Given its differences, should the division consider further segmentation?

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
College Athletic Departments Are Becoming Full-Blown Media Companies

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Mar 24, 2026

College Athletic Departments Are Becoming Full-Blown Media Companies

Producing multimedia content that attracts recruits, donors, and new fans.

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Steve Ulrich
Denison Downs Undefeated Scranton For First DIII Women’s Basketball Title

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Mar 23, 2026

Denison Downs Undefeated Scranton For First DIII Women’s Basketball Title

Emory, Mary Washington Meet For Men's Title; Hockey Final Fours Set; Big Red, Violets Capture Swim Championships

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
Scranton Ends NYU’s 91-Game Win Streak; Faces Denison In Saturday Final

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Mar 20, 2026

Scranton Ends NYU’s 91-Game Win Streak; Faces Denison In Saturday Final

CNU, Emory, Trinity and Mary Washington advance to men's semifinals

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
The 3-Pointer Changed College Basketball. And Attempts Keep Ticking Up

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Mar 19, 2026

The 3-Pointer Changed College Basketball. And Attempts Keep Ticking Up

At its core, the 3-pointer is a volatile bet

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Steve Ulrich
Swimming Championships Begin Today

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Mar 18, 2026

Swimming Championships Begin Today

The Denison men and MIT women are the defending champions

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Steve Ulrich
The Most Interesting Team in College Basketball? It’s the Economists, Stupid

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Mar 17, 2026

The Most Interesting Team in College Basketball? It’s the Economists, Stupid

UChicago makes run to the Elite Eight

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Steve Ulrich
Wartburg Dominates For 17th Wrestling Championship

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Mar 16, 2026

Wartburg Dominates For 17th Wrestling Championship

Track Champions crowned; WBB Final Four, MBB Elite Eight; Hockey Sets Quarterfinals

Steve Ulrich
Steve Ulrich
A Championship Weekend

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Mar 13, 2026

A Championship Weekend

Team, individual champions crowned in track and field and on mat

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Steve Ulrich
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