Association News
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NAIA Renews Partnership Agreement with Master’s Transportation
May 14, 2026The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has renewed its partnership with Master’s Transportation, continuing the company’s role as the Official Van and Bus Sales and Leasing Provider of the NAIA. Master’s Transportation will also remain an Honorary Coach for Men’s Basketball for the duration of the agreement. -
Six New Members to Join National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics in 2026-27
April 13, 2026Four members voted in April 12 join two accepted in Fall 2025
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NAIA Names ARCO Official Design Build Construction Partner
April 07, 2026KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has named ARCO as the Official Design Build Construction Partner of the NAIA.
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NAIA Partners with Legacy Building Solutions
April 02, 2026KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership with Legacy Building Solutions as the Official Custom Pre-Engineered Building Partner of the NAIA Athletes and Coaches.
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NAIA Announces Partnership Renewal with SELECT Sport
March 31, 2026KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has renewed a partnership agreement with SELECT Sport as the Official Soccer Ball of the NAIA.
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NAIA Announces Partnership with Premier Wireless
March 12, 2026KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership agreement with Premier Wireless, a Pinnacle Partner of T-Mobile, as the Official Trusted Connectivity Partner of the NAIA.
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NAIA Launches Strategic Marketing Partnership with Crux to Serve and Strengthen Its Membership
March 10, 2026[KANSAS CITY, Mo. —The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced a partnership naming Crux as the Official Marketing Solution of the association. This multi-year collaboration follows the success of a recent brand advocacy campaign developed by Crux, which has since been adopted as the organization’s new permanent tagline, “The Right Way to Play®.”
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NAIA President & CEO Jim Carr Represents Small Colleges in U.S. Senate Roundtable on College Athletics Reform
March 10, 2026Discussion focused on potential reforms aimed at protecting student-athlete success
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NAIA Partners With Ecore Athletic
March 05, 2026KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership agreement with Ecore Athletic as the Official Athletic Rubber Flooring Provider to the NAIA.
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NAIA Renews Partnership Agreement with the United States Marine Corps
March 03, 2026KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has renewed a partnership agreement with the United States Marine Corps as an Official Partner of the NAIA.
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NAIA Announces Spiideo Partnership
February 05, 2026The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership agreement with Spiideo as the Official Instant Replay Solution of the NAIA National Championships.
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NAIA Partners with Ichor
January 15, 2026KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced a multi-year partnership with Ichor, naming the brand the Official Sports Drink and Alkaline Water of the NAIA
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NAIA Partners with Volt Athletics
January 13, 2026KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership agreement with Volt Athletics as the Official Trusted Strength and Conditioning Software Provider of the NAIA.
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NAIA Partners with The Good Game
November 20, 2025KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership with The Good Game as the Official On-Demand Sports Lessons Platform, Powered by NAIA Athletes and Coaches.
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NAIA Announces Partnership with TicketReturn
November 18, 2025KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership with TicketReturn as the Official Ticket Provider of the NAIA.
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NAIA Announces Partnership with Gared Performance Sports Systems
October 30, 2025KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership with Gared Performance Sports Systems (GPSS) as the Official Basketball Hoop and Volleyball Netting System of the NAIA.
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NAIA Renews Partnership with Hudl
October 28, 2025KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has extended a partnership with Hudl as the NAIA’s Trusted Service Provider in Video Analysis, Video Exchange, and Auto Capture Solution.
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NAIA Extends Partnership with Husch Blackwell
October 23, 2025KANSAS CITY, MO — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has extended a partnership with Husch Blackwell LLP as the Official Law Firm Partner of the NAIA.
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NAIA Announces Partnership with Flash Weather AI
October 21, 2025KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership with Flash Weather AI as the Official Weather Monitoring and Alert System of the NAIA.
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NAIA Extends Partnership with eTeamSponsor
October 16, 2025KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has renewed a partnership with eTeamSponsor as the Exclusive Fundraising Partner of the NAIA.
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NAIA Announces Partnership with Nevco Sports
October 07, 2025KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership with Nevco Sports as the Official Scoreboard and Digital Display Provider of the NAIA
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NAIA Announces Pair of New Members, as Wesleyan (Ga.) and Andrew (Ga.) Approved for Membership
September 29, 2025The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is pleased to announce the addition of two new members – Andrew College (Ga.) and Wesleyan College (Ga.) – who were approved for membership by the NAIA Council of Presidents Sunday, Sept. 28, at the annual fall meeting.
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NAIA and Women Leaders in Sports Announce Enterprise Partnership to Empower Women in Collegiate Athletics
September 18, 2025KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is proud to announce an expanded three-year Enterprise Partnership with Women Leaders in Sports, recognizing the organization as the Official Partner of Women in the NAIA. This partnership reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to advancing women’s leadership in college athletics.
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Bushnell University Named NAIA’s 2025 School of Character Award Winner
September 16, 2025KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced Bushnell University (Ore.) as the recipient of the 2025 NAIA School of Character Award, honoring the institution’s outstanding dedication to student-athlete character development and community engagement.
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2025 NAIA National Awards Day Winners Announced
September 15, 2025Kansas City, Mo. – The NAIA is excited to announce the 2025 National Awards Day winners, honoring student-athletes, athletics personnel, and sports teams from across the association. The winners are celebrated for their dedication, exemplary character, and extraordinary accomplishments both on and off the field.
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NAIA Renews Wilson Sporting Goods as Official Tennis Ball Provider
August 07, 2025The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has renewed its partnership with Wilson Sporting Goods, signing a multi-year agreement that designates Wilson® as the Official Tennis Ball Provider of the NAIA.
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NAIA Announces Multi-Year Partnership with AMI Graphics
July 22, 2025The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a multi-year partnership with AMI Graphics as the Official Large Format Print and Signage Provider of the NAIA.
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Dr. Karl Einolf Named New Chair of Council of Presidents
July 17, 2025The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is pleased to announce that Karl W. Einolf, Ph.D., president of the Indiana Institute of Technology, began serving as the new chair for the NAIA’s Council of Presidents (COP), effective July 1.
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NAIA Enters Multi-Year Partnership Agreement with Box Out Sports
June 26, 2025The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a new multi-year partnership agreement with Box Out Sports, the leading provider of digital graphics and media automation for athletic programs.
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NAIA Expands Partnership with Urban Edge Network
June 06, 2025The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has expanded its partnership with Urban Edge Network (UEN) to now recognize them as an Endorsed Broadcasting Partner of the NAIA.
