Washington, D.C. -The commissioners of the four National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) conferences comprised of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) announced today the creation of the HBCU4Us Association, a landmark alliance dedicated to protecting the integrity, legacy, cultural value, and competitiveness of HBCU athletic programs. Read More...
Charlotte, N.C. (July 23, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) proudly announces the launch of the CIAA Leadership Academy (CLA), a bold new initiative designed to empower and equip leaders at every level of CIAA athletics. This innovative program will serve as a catalyst for professional growth, equity-centered
DURHAM, N.C. (July 16, 2025) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has officially revealed the highly anticipated 2025 All-CIAA Preseason Football Team, as voted on by the Sports Information Directors Association. Alongside the star-studded roster, the projected order of finish—carefully selected by the Sports Information Directors Association
CHARLOTTE, NC (July 14, 2025) — The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is proud to announce the hiring of Matisse Lee as its new Associate Commissioner of External Partnerships & Special Projects, effective July 14, 2025. Lee brings more than a decade of intercollegiate athletics experience and a proven track record
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CHARLOTTE, NC (June 23, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) will officially open the 2025 football season with its annual Football Media Day on Wednesday, July 16, in Durham, North Carolina. Read More...
Charlotte, NC (June 20, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Board of Directors, composed of the Presidents and Chancellors of its thirteen member institutions, convened for its annual Spring Meeting on June 11–12, 2025, at Virginia State University. The two-day meeting focused on critical decisions to advance the
CHARLOTTE, NC (June 18, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, has announced that the City of Baltimore, has been selected to host the CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament through 2029. The decision, made by the CIAA Board of
RICHMOND, VA. (May 13, 2025) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) held its annual Spring General Assembly meeting and end-of-year awards reception in Richmond, VA. The conference office announced its highest administrative and team awards at the reception on Tuesday afternoon. Read More...
Charlotte, NC (April 14, 2025) — The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is proud to announce that the 2025 CIAA Softball Championship will be held in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and hosted by Claflin University. The championship tournament is set to take place May 1 – May 3, 2025, at the Orangeburg Recreation
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) hosted the inaugural Women’s Flag Football Championship on April 11-12, 2025, at Irwin Belk Complex on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University. The long-waited arrival of the sport finally arrived, and did not disappoint, as eight teams headed
Charlotte, NC (April 8, 2025) — The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is excited to announce that the 2025 CIAA Golf Championship will be held April 14–15, 2025, at Magnolia Greens Golf Course in Leland, North Carolina. This marks the first time the town of Leland will host the CIAA
Charlotte, NC (April 9, 2025) — The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is proud to announce the inaugural CIAA Flag Football Championship, set to take place April 11–12, 2025, at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina. This groundbreaking event marks a historic milestone as the CIAA becomes one
CHARLOTTE, NC (March 26th, 2025) - An impressive 1,725 student-athletes have been recognized as members of the CIAA's Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2024 Fall semester. Read More...
Charlotte, N.C. (December___, 2024) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation's oldest historically Black athletic conference, is proud to announce the 2025 John B. McLendon Hall of Fame Class. The 2025 CIAA Hall of Fame Class is set to be enshrined on February 28, 2025. The
