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Congratulations to Anna Butzlaff (CIAA), Ronda Brown (Fayetteville State University), Tatiana Stands (Livingstone College), and Tristian Gunter (Bowie State University) on being selected to attend the 2026 NCAA Division II Professional Development Workshop in Indianapolis.

The workshop brought together Division II athletics communicators from across the country for professional and personal development opportunities, NCAA educational sessions, and conversations on issues impacting collegiate athletics communications.

Meet the new CIAA Management Council Executive Board members who will guide our vision, support our student-athletes, and drive excellence across our historic conference!

The CIAA Management Council serves as the conference’s primary administrative body, providing leadership and oversight on matters impacting the Association’s member institutions and student athletes.

"The strength of the CIAA has always been rooted in the leadership and collaboration of our member institutions," said Commissioner McWilliams Parker. "As we continue to build upon our strategic priorities, the Management Council plays a vital role in guiding conference initiatives, supporting our student athletes, and ensuring the long term success of the Association. I congratulate our newly appointed representatives and thank them for their commitment to serving the CIAA."

CIAA Announces 2026–27 Management Council Leadership Slate CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 8, 2026) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, recently concluded its annual Spring Meetings for its 12 member institutions.

We are thrilled to share that our very own, Naiya Dalce, Coordinator for Championships, Compliance, and Governance, has been selected as a 2026 MOAA Founders' Professional Development Grant Recipient!

The CIAA celebrates Matisse Lee, our Senior Associate Commissioner for Communications & Marketing, for serving as a facilitator at this year's NCAA Career in Sports Forum! From leading small learning communities to driving deep conversations about purpose, Matisse is helping shape the future of collegiate athletics!

The countdown to the 2026 CIAA football season begins now! The CIAA invites all media members to the 2026 Football Media Day on Wednesday, July 15, in Durham, NC.

Get exclusive access to head coaches, student-athletes, and conference leadership.

Deadline to register: Monday, July 6, at 11:59 PM ET.
🔗 Visit the article below to get the registration link and secure your credentials!

CIAA Invites Media to 2026 Football Media Day in Durham DURHAM, N.C. (June 1st, 2026) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) invites members of the media to attend the 2026 CIAA Football Media Day on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET in Durham, North Carolina at the Hilton Durham (3800 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, Nor...

The future of sports leadership is bright 👏 Congratulations to Elizabeth City State alum, Janiah Beach, and Fayetteville State University alum, Jaide Holliday on earning McLendon Foundation Scholarships!

Recognizing the continued partnership between the McLendon Foundation and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association in supporting future leaders in sports. Holliday will attend Virginia Commonwealth University, while Beach will attend North Carolina Central University.

The CIAA encourages alumni, fans, supporters, and members of the CIAA community to submit nominations honoring individuals who have made a meaningful and lasting impact on the conference and its member institutions.

CIAA Accepting Nominations For 2027 Hall of Fame Class CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 22, 2026) The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) is proud to announce that registration for the 2027 CIAA Hall of Fame nominee is officially open.