The Division I Committee on Academics continued a discussion of potential models that would allow student-athletes in all sports who meet academic criteria to transfer and compete immediately. The committee met Feb. 11-12 in Indianapolis.

Five research teams will receive a total of $100,000 through the NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant Program, designed to enhance college athletes’ psychosocial well-being and mental health.

Common Ground, a program created to establish inclusive and respectful environments for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and faith perspectives, made some noteworthy steps as the program entered year five and was held for the first time at a public college—the University of Texas.

Four cities with a blend of NCAA championship host experience have been chosen as finalists to be considered as future hosts for the NCAA Women’s Final Four in 2025 and 2026.

The Division I Competition Oversight Committee approved host schools being responsible for required video review expenses in the super regional round of the Division I Baseball Championship.

Legislation that could provide new scheduling options in Division I men’s basketball by the 2020-21 academic year, originally scheduled for an early vote in January, instead will be considered in April on the regular legislative schedule.