Francis Marion University’s acrobatics and tumbling program is celebrating a remarkable achievement as ten of its dedicated student-athletes have been named to the prestigious National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association (NCATA) academic honor roll. This significant recognition underscores the university’s unwavering commitment to fostering both athletic prowess and outstanding academic […]
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Understanding the House settlement, revenue sharing and NIL
A new chapter in the saga of college athletics has officially commenced with the landmark approval of the House settlement on June 6. This pivotal decision marks the undeniable dawn of a new financial era, as institutions nationwide, including prominent powerhouses such as Florida, Florida State, and UCF, began the […]
ISU sharing revenue with all athletes
AMES — A new era has officially dawned in college athletics, as Iowa State University (ISU) makes a landmark decision to begin sharing revenue directly with its student-athletes. This pioneering move, effective Tuesday, positions ISU at the absolute forefront of a national discussion regarding student-athlete compensation and the rapidly evolving […]
FMU’s June, Schwarz named to academic all-district golf squad
Francis Marion University is celebrating a significant milestone as two of its exceptional college golf student-athletes, June and Schwarz, have been named to the highly coveted academic all-district squad. This prestigious recognition not only shines a spotlight on their remarkable prowess on the greens but equally underscores their profound dedication […]
NCAA’s House settlement era begins
The landscape of collegiate athletics underwent an unprecedented transformation this Tuesday, as the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) officially ushered in its “House settlement era,” a landmark decision permitting athletic programs nationwide to directly compensate their student-athletes. This monumental shift fundamentally redefines the long-standing amateurism model, marking the most significant […]