April 22, 2024: Division I changes its transfer rules to allow student-athletes who meet certain academic eligibility requirements to be immediately eligible at their next school, regardless of whether they transferred previously. The division also changes name, image and likeness rules to allow schools to help student-athletes identify NIL opportunities and facilitate deals between student-athletes and third parties. April 22, 2024 39
March 2024: The NCAA launches its Draw the Line campaign, which prioritizes student-athlete education on the effects of sports betting while also addressing problem gambling for all who consume and participate in college sports. The Association also has led the charge for states to update their sports betting laws to protect student-athletes from harassment or coercion and protect the integrity of NCAA competition. In the wake of the effort, multiple states have moved to restrict prop bets, wagers not tied to the overall outcome of a game. March 1, 2024 37
Jan. 4, 2024: ESPN and the NCAA reach an eight-year agreement beginning Sept. 1, 2024, for NCAA championships media rights. The deal includes domestic rights to a record 40 NCAA championships — 21 women’s and 19 men’s events — and international rights to those same NCAA championships plus the Division I men’s basketball tournament. January 4, 2024 47
Aug. 30, 2023: Nebraska officially breaks the world record for attendance at a women’s sporting event at 92,003. Volleyball Day in Nebraska featured four teams across two divisions: Division II programs Wayne State (Nebraska) and Nebraska-Kearney played an exhibition match, followed by a regular-season Division I match between Nebraska and Omaha. The event was held in Memorial Stadium, the home of Nebraska football for 100 years. August 30, 2023 55
August 2023: Divisions II and III launch 50th anniversary celebrations. The divisions were founded Aug. 6, 1973, when NCAA members voted to reorganize into three divisions at a Special Convention. As part of its celebration, Division II announced two awards to recognize those who have made a difference in the division: the 50th Anniversary Gold Award and the 50th Anniversary Scholarship. The Division III campaign is marking significant moments in the division’s past, highlighting a division-wide week of service, celebrating current and former student-athletes and recognizing the relationship the division shares with Special Olympics. August 6, 2023 43
Aug. 2, 2023: The Board of Governors announces the NCAA will offer member schools post-eligibility injury insurance coverage for student-athletes beginning Aug. 1, 2024. The coverage will be for two years after student-athletes complete their college athletics experience and will cover injuries that occur while playing for their school. The post-eligibility injury insurance program will be available to all student-athletes at all member schools in Divisions I, II and III. August 2, 2023 43
April 2023: A 15-month celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX culminates in Dallas, where Divisions I, II and III will crown their women’s basketball champions. The Division I game will be broadcast live on ABC for the first time in 2023. April 1, 2023 42
January 2023: At the NCAA Convention, Divisions II and III make changes to the compositions of their Management and Presidents Councils to align with the new NCAA constitution. The Division II Presidents Council is renamed the Executive Board. Division I endorses modernization recommendations from the division’s Transformation Committee. January 11, 2023 51
Dec. 15, 2022: The NCAA Board of Governors announces Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker will become the new NCAA president in March, replacing President Mark Emmert. December 15, 2022 49
Aug. 31, 2022: Division I adopts changes to the infractions process in an attempt to expedite the process, increase transparency and encourage member cooperation. Among the changes is the discontinuation of the Independent Accountability Resolution Process. August 31, 2022 46
