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CLEVELAND - The National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA) is seeking nominations for its Emerging Athletics Administrator, Transitioning Athletics Administrator, Community Service Awards and the Richard A. Rasmussen Lifetime Achievement Award. The awards will be presented on Thursday, Jan. 14 at the NADIIIAA reception during the 2027 NCAA Convention in Anaheim, CA. The deadline to submit nominations for the awards is Monday, August 31st.

CLEVELAND – Michael Sainté, senior associate commissioner at the Atlantic 10 Conference, moves from 1st vice president of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC) to President for the 2026-27 membership year. "I am honored to step into this role and continue the work of the presidents who came before me," stated Sainté.

CLEVELAND – The NACDA Board of Directors has officially appointed Pennie Parker, Associate Vice President of Athletics at Rollins College, to serve as the Association's President for the 2026-27 academic year. Parker has served as a NACDA Officer since 2020 and was previously a NACDA Executive Committee member from 2015-19. Parker replaces Past President Sean T.

LAS VEGAS – The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and the Fiesta Bowl have announced Rutgers University as the winner of the 2026 Community Service Award today during the 2026 NACDA & Affiliates Convention. The Community Service Award will be presented by NACDA and the Fiesta Bowl this fall, at an on-campus event hosted by Rutgers.

NORTHBROOK, Ill. (May 5, 2026) – Allstate and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) today announced the 2025-26 Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Spring), a group of 20 student-athletes who lead in their sport, academics and in communities across the country. University of Virginia (UVA) women's rowing coxswain Shelby Bavin was named team captain for her dedication to service as a first responder, protecting families across Charlottesville.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (April 9, 2026) – The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) today announced the 137 student-athlete nominees for the 2025-26 Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Spring), recognizing male and female student-athletes across all divisions and sports who go above and beyond in their commitment to community service, academic achievement and athletic performance.

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CLEVELAND (March 3, 2026) – The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and Learfield, the leading media and technology company powering college athletics, announced an extension of their longstanding partnership for the next three years. NACDA and Learfield have been affiliated since 2008, when the title sponsorship of the prestigious Learfield Directors' Cup began.

NORTHBROOK, Ill. (February 17, 2026) – Allstate and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) today announced the 2025-26 Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Winter), a group of 20 student-athletes whose service strengthened their campuses and communities. Iowa State junior center Audi Crooks was named team captain for her exceptional support of kids and families across Iowa.