CHARLOTTE, NC (October 16, 2025) — The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) celebrates the NCAA’s announcement that Division II team championships will be livestreamed free of charge beginning in 2025–26. The initiative, powered by Hudl and accessible through the NCAA Championships Pass app and NCAA.com, will provide unprecedented
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 13, 2025) — The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) joins the HBCU community in mourning the loss of Frederick O’Neal “Fred” Whitted, a respected historian, author, and longtime CIAA media member who passed away on October 3, 2025, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, at the age of 72.
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 13, 2025) - Week six of CIAA cross country showcased incredible endurance and standout performances, with familiar faces once again rising to the top. Runners battled challenging courses and fierce competition, leaving everything on the line for their teams. Read More...
KANSAS CITY, MO (October 14, 2025) – Women Leaders in Sports (Women Leaders) announced its 2025 award recipients, recognizing exceptional women who are redefining leadership and shaping the future of the sports industry. Among those honored was Jacqie McWilliams Parker, Commissioner of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), who was named
Charlotte, N.C. (October 13, 2025) - CIAA volleyball week six delivered nonstop action and thrilling finishes from start to finish. Players rose to the occasion with powerful spikes, clutch serves, and defensive plays that made every set a must-watch. Read More...
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 13, 2025) - The sixth week of CIAA play didn’t disappoint, full of explosive plays and edge-of-your-seat finishes. Every team battled fiercely for wins that could shape the rest of the season. Here’s how things went down: Read More...
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 10, 2025) - The season reaches its midway point, and teams are gearing up to make some serious second-half noise on the road to the championship. Here’s a glimpse at the action coming in Week 6. Read More...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 9, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) proudly announces the selection of twelve exceptional students as CIAA Scholarship Recipients for The McLendon Experience, taking place October 9–10, 2025, in Durham, North Carolina. Read More...
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 8, 2025) - The pace was fast, and these runners rose to the challenge, meet this week’s CIAA Cross Country Runners of the Week. Read More...
Charlotte, N.C. (October 8, 2025) - Another thrilling week of CIAA volleyball brought out some incredible performances, and this week’s Players of the Week made sure their impact was felt on every court. Read More...
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 7, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, tipped off the 2025–26 basketball season at its annual Media Day in Baltimore, MD, unveiling the Predicted Orders of Finish and Preseason All-CIAA Teams for men’s and women’s
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 6. 2025) - Week five brought a medley of exciting, high-scoring CIAA football action as seven teams surpassed 30 points this week. Fayetteville State and Virginia Union’s high-flying offenses contributed to big wins that helped them stay atop the conference standings at 3-0 and 2-0, respectively,
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (October 4, 2025) – Day two of the 2025 CIAA Volleyball Round Up delivered another full slate of competitive matchups at Fayetteville State University as programs continued to find their rhythm early in conference play. Read More...
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (October 3, 2025) – The CIAA Volleyball Round Up opened Friday at Fayetteville State University with all 12 conference institutions in action. Day One featured a slate of competitive matchups, with several teams earning sweeps and setting the tone for the weekend ahead. Read More...
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 3, 2025) – The NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity and Impact (CAOI), chaired by Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker, convened its first official meeting this week in Indianapolis. The 25-member Association-wide group, which includes representatives from across all three NCAA divisions, spent two days
Charlotte, N.C. (October 3, 2025) - The CIAA football season continues this Saturday with a full slate of Week 5 action as teams battle for position in the conference standings. With early-season momentum on the line, several matchups feature critical implications for the postseason race. Here’s a look
