FEBRUARY 3, 2026
composed by STEVE ULRICH
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1. Emerging Leaders Seminar Sends Young Professionals on Leadership ‘Expedition’
Kareem Williams, University of Chicago
“When Darius Satterfield took his first step in the NCAA national office for the 2026 Emerging Leaders Seminar, he felt at home.
Satterfield, who has played football at Elizabeth City State, has attended multiple NCAA events, including the Student-Athlete Leadership Forum, Career in Sports Forum and the NCAA Convention for his duties with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
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