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The Nebraska University Board of Regents named Dr. Jeffrey Gold as the priority candidate for president of the NU system, triggering a 30-day period for public forums. Meanwhile, Troy Dannen was announced as UNL's new athletic director, replacing Trev Alberts. The AD shakeup follows a $450 million overhaul of Memorial Stadium, with construction set to begin next year.
The NAACP is urging Black student-athletes to reconsider attending public colleges in Florida due to a state policy prohibiting the use of government funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The organization's president, Derrick Johnson, called on athletes to "choose wisely" and consider taking their talents elsewhere. This comes after the University of Florida eliminated all DEI positions in compliance with the state rule, drawing criticism from NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith. Republican-led efforts to restrict or regulate DEI programs in education have been on the rise, prompting calls for student-athletes to seek programs in other states.
College leaders will discuss President Charlie Baker's "Project Division I" proposal at the NCAA convention in Phoenix, which could lead to significant changes in the NCAA Division I model. The proposal includes allowing schools to make NIL deals with athletes, offer unlimited education-related benefits, and potentially create a new FBS subdivision with a trust fund for athletes. The Division I Board of Directors will review the proposal and may task the Division I Council with developing recommendations. Other topics such as NIL athlete protections and transfer policy changes will also be examined.