Quote from: Ron Boerger on Yesterday at 11:42:36 AMFirst off, for a student newspaper this article is immaculate.  Kudos to their journalism department (assuming they have one)

Lest anyone be concerned about the immediate future of CC, they have over $1.2B in their endowment and trusts.  But it is shocking to see a quality school have three straight years of declining enrollment, resulting in a reset to a lower student body target despite substantially increasing their acceptance rate; you know their financial aid packages have to be generous and it is a lovely campus in an appealing part of the world.  But it's far away from most of the country, and you have to get athletes (for that part of the population) that are willing to hop on a plane basically every other week.  Not such a big deal for the D1 part of the program but if you're focused on your studies that kind of regular disruption makes studies a challenge. 

Their goals of becoming recognized as a top 25 college (#34 in the most recent US News' National Liberal Arts ranking), 90% graduation (86% now), and 20% acceptance rate will not be an easy path to travel.  They increased the latter to 26% and still failed to meet enrollment goals this year.  And you're not going to save a lot of money or make a lot of positive impressions cutting back on the occasional free snack for students.

Maybe they should reconsider the one course at a time concept.

Quote from: Ralph Turner on October 02, 2026, 11:05:20 PMhttps://lailluminator.com/2026/10/01/consultant-to-evaluate-ul-system-teams-leaving-division-i-to-save-money/


Consultant to evaluate UL System teams leaving Division I to save money

The University of Louisiana System has hired a consulting firm to examine its athletics budget problems and recommend solutions, including whether its member schools should leave the NCAA Division I ranks.

UL System President Rick Gallot said the accounting and consulting firm Deloitte has been hired to study athletics financing at its eight schools, which compete at the Division I level, the highest of the three NCAA tiers, and recommend solutions to ensure fiscal stability.

Gallot said nothing has been taken off the table, including whether the schools should retain their current NCAA status, move to a lower Division I subdivision or even drop to Division II or III. ...

Hat tip to D3playbook.com

Lame Kiffin will not approve.

Quote from: Mount Union SID on September 15, 2026, 01:29:38 PMMount Union football is looking for an opponent for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. Thank you.

I think there is a site for this on the main D3Football page

https://www.d3football.com/opendates/index

Quote from: The Big 200 Rankings on September 24, 2026, 07:27:28 AM

Quote from: Gray Fox on September 23, 2026, 04:29:50 PMHow are you able to rank the various NESCAC teams since they haven't played outside their conference in years?

I have no special way. I simply based them on the 2025 D3 average. The reason most teams in the conference have a positive rating is because of new programs in the rest of D3 that automatically got slotted into the bottom of the rankings at the start of the season, plus 2026 interdivisional results affecting other teams. Once a NESCAC team has played a postseason game, you may see the whole conference move up or down the rankings as a group.

Thanks.  That explains Azusa Pacific and Whittier.

How are you able to rank the various NESCAC teams since they haven't played outside their conference in years?

Another side to the story.
https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2026/0811/small-college-closing-vermont-education?cmpid=kwcpc&kwp_0=2654066&kwp_4=7251283&kwp_1=3066821&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=52614016552347&utm_content=52614017588147&utm_term=52614017463147&utm_campaign=52614016552347&fbclid=IwY2xjawUVUV5wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtATAAYWRpZAAAL9on2qLLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnHzpa20HNFKezNPnxXVZfz7VRM8faJBMhozNOILD3jGIVau0MRpuu4QqN-u_aem__3bCL-JUrA61K0NVJQKctg

Quote from: IC798891 on September 12, 2026, 11:17:52 AMReminds me very much of the "Syracuse is cutting 20% of its majors!" hysteria over programs that 1% of students were enrolled in.

It pains me to say, but my profession is just churning out yellow journalism-style clickbait on this stuff.

But it makes great headlines.

Quote from: Ralph Turner on September 04, 2026, 12:37:06 PM

Quote from: smedindy on September 03, 2026, 02:21:27 PM

Quote*I say this AS a rank and file alumnus. My hundred bucks a year is not keeping the lights on

Fundraising pro here. The more rank-and-file alumni give, the more attractive the college is for larger donors as it shows that there is affinity and interest in the instiution.

Now, higher ed fundraising is shedding smaller donors, pertty much across the board, as charitable giving becomes more targeted and cause oriented. But stewarding the rank-and-file donor gifts is what gets you the larger gifts down the road, and makes the college more attractive for estate plans.

YES!

My college has a giving day that mostly attracts small gifts but alerts alums to larger possibilities.

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Quote from: MCScots2013 on August 31, 2026, 12:28:19 PMPublications are going to beat this dead horse for the foreseeable future.  Who can blame them, though?  Highly clickable topic and too easy to pick a small private college then look up their financials. Has to be a go-to when a deadline is coming up or you need to push something out for a quick payday.   

Wouldn't shock me if the school helped with the article.  Might get alumni to open the wallet for donations.  Any publicity is good publicity. 

Donors give for lots of reasons. But the common thread running through all of them is giving to something they believe in.

I agree on that last sentence.  Most of the money I donate to my undergrad alma mater (CWRU) goes to......get this now........the campus RADIO STATION (CWRU).  Best college radio ever!!!

As you say........it's something I believe in.

Every little bit helps.  You may inspire the next Wolfman Jack.

2026 SCIAC Women's Soccer Preseason Poll
California Lutheran - 76 points (four first-place votes)
Pomona-Pitzer - 73 points (four first-place votes)
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps - 67 points (one first-place vote)
Chapman - 53 points
Occidental - 38 points
La Verne - 36 points
Whittier - 33 points
Redlands - 20 points
Caltech - 10 points
Azusa Pacific*
* - Ineligible for SCIAC Championship as school transitions from Division II

U of W Oshkosh alumni license plate frame in Dallas, Texas.

I know this is Pierce JC, but what does this mean?

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/local-college-football-program-forced-to-cancel-season/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTgZdpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFucnBvVXYwakZ5ZmE1aUNZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHt3ecDpsxcLjR4VgixxHun26oKL316h8rOAU2FZ-P8yM64OvduSsSZIZy3jo_aem_reYM6z8axvr-9WyCctj2eQ

Washington and Lee license plate frame in Dallas, Texas,

Quote from: awadelewis on July 31, 2026, 11:13:44 AM

Quote from: tigerguy on July 31, 2026, 10:44:13 AMHave not seen anybody making positive comments about any portion of it. The comments sections on Trinity's social media posts are excellent. Never seen our alumni base so unanimous on an issue before.

I can see why y'all's alumni base is upset. I find it rather blasé.  And very much disconnected from the athletic branding.  But... solely opinions of the author, your mileage may vary, standard disclaimers apply.

How much does all this cost?

Quote from: Ron Boerger on July 30, 2026, 07:13:31 PMThe ESPN story linked above has been updated with Concacaf's decision:  "Following its own meeting later in the day, the 41-member Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football said it had also rejected the proposal.

Concacaf members include 2026 World Cup hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico. The U.S. Soccer Federation wrote on social media that it "stands with Concacaf and its members." " 

Concacaf's statement, however, does not go as far as UEFA's, saying nothing about a boycott of FIFA events, and instead "tasked" their "FIFA Council Members" to engage FIFA and to instruct "the FIFA President to ensure that any matter follows the proper governance processes via staff and FIFA Council, in accordance with the FIFA Statutes."

Will any of this affect who will be the coach of the national team?