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 3
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 3
May 14-18, 1996: Methodist wins the first of 16 women’s golf championships team titles between 1996 and 2012 (three in combined Divisions II and III competition and 13 in Division III competition), including 15 straight titles beginning in 1998. May 18, 1996 0
March 1985: The first Divisions II and III Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championships are conducted at North Dakota State and Bates, respectively. March 10, 1985 0
October 1980: The first NCAA women’s sports committees are formed (the Divisions II and III Women’s Basketball Committees are the first to meet). October 1, 1980 1
Jan. 7-9, 1980: Divisions II and III women’s championships in basketball, field hockey, swimming, tennis and volleyball are established. January 7, 1980 0
