PUBLIC SESSIONS FEATURE LEADERS DISCUSSING COLLEGE SPORTS REFORMS AND PROPOSED FEDERAL LEGISLATION
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics will hold its spring meeting with two public sessions at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Chesapeake 7-9, Washington, D.C.
IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS
Register here.
MEETING RESOURCES
- 2026 Knight Commission Priorities for College Sports Reform (PDF)
- University of Louisville document “From the Sidelines, Not the Arena: College Athletics is Running Out of Time”
Overview of Proposed Changes to NCAA Eligibility Rules, Status of Federal Legislation, and Other Pressing Issues Impacting College Sports
Session I | 9:15 – 10:45 a.m. ET
During this session, leaders will discuss impacts on college sports from major proposals to college athlete eligibility rules, recent Presidential Executive Order, and the status of proposed federal legislation, and other pressing issues.
panelists:
- Val Ackerman, Commissioner, Big East Conference
- Sam Edwards, football athlete, Michigan State University; member, NCAA Division I Board of Directors
- Jenn Fraser, Senior Vice President for Governance and Member Services, NCAA
- Rob Mangas, Shareholder, Federal Government Law and Policy Group, Greenberg Traurig
- Tim Sands, President, Virginia Tech; Chair, NCAA Division I Board of Directors
University of Louisville Leaders Call for Reforms
Session II | 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. ET
University of Louisville leaders, Dr. Laurence Benz, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Dr. Gerry Bradley, President, and Josh Heird, Vice President and Director of Athletics, recently published four papers calling for substantive reforms, including the need for extensive cost controls, stronger protections for college athletes’ academic interests, and a commitment to broad-based opportunities and gender equity. These leaders will highlight their perspectives and the data that support their call for change.
Follow Knight Athletics on social media for the latest developments from this meeting:
LinkedIn | BlueSky | Threads | X
Media Inquiries: JoJo Rinebold: jojo@rineboldresults.com