Our purpose is to lead transformational change to prioritize college athletes’ education health, safety, and success.https://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3mckwae6lgk2jAccess our “Congress & College Sports” resources, including Legislative Scorecard here: https://www.knightcommission.org/2026NCAAsession Thanks to our expert panelists Gabe Feldman, David L. Foster, & Rob Mangas for knowledge & insight on pending federal legislation & impact on collegiate athletics.16 Jan 2026 20:18 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mckwae6lgk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3mcddwkqd3c2sRegister for in-person or virtual attendance for our Wed., Jan. 14 panel discussion “Congress & College Sports: Pending Legislation & Lingering Questions” from 2-3 p.m. ET. bit.ly/498Chrg13 Jan 2026 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcddwkqd3c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3mbw4rvba2c2nCongrats to the Patriot League as a C.A.R.E. Champion for prioritizing college athletes’ education, opportunity, & well-being in financial incentives & athletics spending. One of 6 Division I conferences to meet the values-based criteria and earn this distinction. Release: kng.ht/3YxMQ0W08 Jan 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbw4rvba2c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3m5oo3rvlgs2hThe current reported $183+ million in severance obligations for 11 fired head football coaches at FBS public institutions this season shatters the severance record high of $120 million for BOTH head and assistant football coaches from two seasons ago in FY2024. Resource: https://bit.ly/deadmoneybuyouts15 Nov 2025 16:57 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5oo3rvlgs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3m5faxg6r2k2mThe Knight Commission honors the life of Paul Tagliabue, a visionary and consequential leader whose legacy has left an enduring impact on the world of sports. The Knight Commission is grateful for his contributions as a Commission member from 2016 to 2023. 📷 Lisa Helfert/Knight Commission11 Nov 2025 23:08 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5faxg6r2k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3m2x3z7ubjk2dSen. Maria Cantwell (@cantwell.senate.gov) discussed the SAFE Act at our Oct. 9 public meeting & responded to questions on private equity involvement in college sports media rights. Read @apnews.com article: https://bit.ly/APprivateequity10102025 Watch Cantwell’s session here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7q_W1eTX5411 Oct 2025 21:12 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2x3z7ubjk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3m2s4ev4hac2yCheck out the findings for survey results of Division I leaders - college sports at a crossroads. Results, full report & executive summary here: https://elon.edu/u/elon-poll/knight-commission-on-intercollegiate-athletics-division-i-leaders-survey/09 Oct 2025 21:35 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2s4ev4hac2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3m2r6xuvlz226Our first session today, Oct. 9, begins at 9:30 a.m. ET with Sen. Maria Cantwell (@cantwell.senate.gov), Cody Campbell (Saving College Sports) & Brandon Copeland (Athletes.org), & release of DI leaders survey results on key issues in #collegesports Register now: https://bit.ly/Oct9publicmeeting #SAFEAct09 Oct 2025 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2r6xuvlz226https://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3m2eqq56xmk2hMark your calendar for Oct 9 public sessions with Sen. Maria Cantwell (@cantwell.senate.gov) Cody Campbell (Saving College Sports) & Brandon Copeland (Athletes.org), & release of DI leaders survey results on key issues in #collegesports Register today: https://bit.ly/Oct9publicmeeting #SAFEAct04 Oct 2025 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2eqq56xmk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3m27tilmgzk2iRegister to observe Oct 9 public sessions with Sen. Maria Cantwell (@cantwell.senate.gov) Cody Campbell (Saving College Sports) & Brandon Copeland (Athletes.org), & release of DI leaders survey results on key issues in #collegesports In-person or virtual options: https://bit.ly/Oct9publicmeeting #SAFEAct02 Oct 2025 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m27tilmgzk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3m22vmlfqn22aLetter to Congress proposes change to 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 in billions in annul college sports revenue distributions. Zero-cost solution would help achieve one objective of SCORE Act — “𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀” — & boost values of college athletics many lawmakers support. kng.ht/4gLIOdv30 Sep 2025 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3m22vmlfqn22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3lxx7sbmr722hResults from a national public opinion poll show overwhelming support for maintaining the connection between #collegesports & academic mission. Full poll results here: https://bit.ly/collegesportspoll03 Sep 2025 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxx7sbmr722hhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3lwcrl6yfok2lResults from a national public opinion poll with overwhelming support for maintaining the connection between college sports & academic mission. Full poll results here: https://bit.ly/collegesportspoll #collegesports13 Aug 2025 21:31 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwcrl6yfok2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3lvvj3bvkgk2n𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝: Athlete compensation & employment, and governance 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝: In support of academic standards & importance of athletics opportunities in all sports National Public Poll Results: bit.ly/collegesportspoll08 Aug 2025 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvvj3bvkgk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3ltmplk32m22eOur CEO, Amy Privette Perko, spoke at SEICon II Wednesday in Las Vegas, highlighting vastly different financial realities of #D1 schools, noting that many schools outside the #Power4 will likely use institutional funding through tuition & fees to provide new athlete benefits. #NCAA #collegeathletes10 Jul 2025 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltmplk32m22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3ltkocs7aac2aLearn more about this topic here: youtu.be/tn5W2JJmIJM #collegeathletes #OlympicSports [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Jul 2025 20:39 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltkocs7aac2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3lsm2ftx3ks2cTransformational discussions validating the educational value of #collegesports at “The Sports Major Collective” event hosted by @nyu.edu & Nike featured remarks by Knight Commission member & American University President Jonathan Alger. More about this concept here: bit.ly/4ki0JJ9 #HigherEd27 Jun 2025 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsm2ftx3ks2chttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3lr6tqq2uk22oVirtual & in-person attendance options are available for Tuesday’s session, “Protecting Collegiate Olympic Sports – An Interactive Session on What Comes Next.” Register here: https://www.knightcommission.org/2025/06/knight-commission-presentation-at-nacda-convention/ #Olympicsports #collegesports #NACDA202509 Jun 2025 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr6tqq2uk22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3lqwtpa6mb22pKnight Commission members Bob Bowlsby & Beth Brooke discuss advantages in supporting broad-based sports opportunities at our session June 10 at NACDA. Click to register: https://www.knightcommission.org/2025/06/knight-commission-presentation-at-nacda-convention/ #Olympicsports #collegesports #NACDA202506 Jun 2025 12:31 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqwtpa6mb22phttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3lqsoce5iz22bJoin our interactive session at #NACDA25 on Tues., June 10 at 2 pm ET, “Protecting Collegiate Olympic Sports – An Interactive Session on What Comes Next.” Click to register for virtual or in-person attendance: https://www.knightcommission.org/2025/06/knight-commission-presentation-at-nacda-convention/ #Olympicsports #collegesports #NACDA2504 Jun 2025 20:44 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqsoce5iz22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3loyrhocws222Register to observe our May 20 meeting with #NCAA President Charlie Baker and other experts to discuss the new era of college sports and its impact on Olympic Sports. Register for in-person attendance in Indianapolis or virtually via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Av7oIZ6RT4618t20jSrxHg#/registration12 May 2025 20:06 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3loyrhocws222https://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3lmrwysztks2uAt Elon University's Sport Management Symposium last month, our CEO Amy Privette Perko (@amypriv.bsky.social) used these slides to emphasize the difference between NCAA and CFP finances and reasons CFP should fund national expenses for FBS Football. #collegesports14 Apr 2025 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmrwysztks2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3llynzdvnm22rA #MarchMadness first! #genderequity #collegesports04 Apr 2025 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3llynzdvnm22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3llp5iheeg22aOur CEO Amy Privette Perko emphasized how new athlete benefits will impact athletic department funding. Institutions outside Power 4 “are going to face really hard choices." Read full article in AGB's Trusteeship magazine here: https://agb.org/trusteeship-article/disruption-in-college-athletics-turmoil-over-intercollegiate-athletics-sets-presidents-and-boards-scrambling/ #HigherEd #CollegeSports #NCAA31 Mar 2025 19:59 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3llp5iheeg22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3lklways55k2dOur inaugural C.A.R.E. Champions are leaders among #NCAA DI conferences for creating equity in athletics performance incentive policies – valuing and rewarding the #MarchMadness success of men’s and women’s basketball EQUALLY. Learn more: http://knightcommission.org/2025CAREModelConferenceGrants #CAREChampion17 Mar 2025 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lklways55k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3lk2dq6huys2fOur C.A.R.E. Model Conference Grant program will award grants to NCAA DI Conferences that implement C.A.R.E. Model principles through the distribution and use of “shared athletics revenues.” Learn more: http://knightcommission.org/2025CAREModelConferenceGrants #CAREChampion10 Mar 2025 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk2dq6huys2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3ljqbkummmc2bCheck out our latest newsletter with the announcement of our new members and updated resources on proposed House v. NCAA Settlement: https://www.knightcommission.org/spring2025newsletter #collegesports06 Mar 2025 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljqbkummmc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3lfvbfysuwc2fWe commend #NCAA #DI for voting unanimously to award financial incentives for women’s basketball team success in #MarchMadness  – a historic change our Commission has long championed! Read full statement here: https://www.knightcommission.org/2025/01/statement-on-ncaa-womens-basketball-march-madness-performance-incentives/   #TitleIX #highered #genderequity #NCAA16 Jan 2025 21:54 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfvbfysuwc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/knightathletics.bsky.social/post/3lfq5h7zhk224Register to attend Wed, Jan 15 presentation for collegiate athletics decision-makers at 12 pm ET: “Overlooked & Changing Realities: What You Need to Know About the House Settlement.” Register : https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LycSs5m4S3m5nTo_DZs4Ww #collegesports #collegeathletes #TitleIX #highered #OlympicSports14 Jan 2025 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:5aes2mi4vpfiivtv6lictpg5/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfq5h7zhk224