WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: PROTECT COLLEGE SPORTS ACT OF 2026 The Knight Commission produced this educational resource summarizing key components of the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 that was reported out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation on June 18, 2026, by a bipartisan vote of 19-9. On Thursday,…
The Metro Conference and The Southern Conference Earn Recognition for a Third Consecutive Year; America East Conference, Patriot League, and The Summit League Repeat The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics announced today that five Division I conferences qualified for grants and recognition through the Knight Commission’s C.A.R.E. Model Conference Grant program by meeting the criteria…
Statement from Amy Privette Perko, CEO, Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics about potential federal legislation for college sports, September 14, 2026 The Knight Commission supports policy reforms that promote the education, health, safety and well-being of college athletes and will bring stability and certainty to college sports consistent with the educational mission of colleges and…
Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics member Jonathan Alger explores the educational value of athletics—and how colleges and universities can make that value more intentional in his new article, “The Educational Value of Athletics: A Mission-Based Paradigm,” published in Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning. Alger is the inaugural America 250 Fellow for the American Council…
Meeting resources can be accessed here Photos for media use here National Harbor, MD – The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics today announced its support of the NCAA’s proposed age-based, five-year eligibility concept, as it aligns with the standard four- or five-year college experience for full-time students. The Knight Commission also supports a change to…
The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics announced the addition of two new members David Foster and Oliver Luck, at its meeting on May 13, 2026. Knight Commission Co-Chair Len Elmore said, “The Knight Commission is pleased to welcome David and Oliver as new members. Both bring unique perspectives from their deep sports business experiences. Most…
PUBLIC SESSIONS FEATURED LEADERS DISCUSSING COLLEGE SPORTS REFORMS AND PROPOSED FEDERAL LEGISLATION On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics held its spring meeting with two public sessions at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Chesapeake 7-9, Washington, D.C. PRESS RELEASE AND SESSION VIDEOS Press Release: Knight Commission Supports NCAA’s Proposed Age-Based,…
The Knight Commission for Intercollegiate Athletics released its 2026 Priorities for College Sports Reform: Uniform Standards to Promote Education, Opportunity, and Financial Responsibility. This educational resource is particularly timely as Congress debates various bills impacting college sports. The priorities focus on: Promoting Athlete Education, Well-Being, and Fair Competition Supporting Athlete Opportunity through Revenues & Financial…
The 2026 C.A.R.E. Model Conference Grant Application was open to Division I conferences that demonstrate their revenue distribution policies align with C.A.R.E. Model priorities, including college athletes’ education, health, safety, well-being, equity, and opportunity. 2026 C.A.R.E. Model Conference Grant Application (application is now closed) C.A.R.E. Model Grant Implementation Resources (updated February 2026) C.A.R.E. Model FAQs…
1. What is the purpose of the C.A.R.E. Model Conference Grant program? A new financial framework is needed to ensure that Division I shared athletics revenues are used to directly support the educational mission of college sports. This C.A.R.E. Model is created for conferences and national entities to bolster accountability and ensure that both the…