The CIAA

Today, we honor the power, excellence, and influence of Black women in sports. We celebrate our Commissioner, student-athletes, coaches, women athletic directors, administrators, and leaders whose contributions continue to shape the future of athletics. The CIAA proudly recognizes the trailblazers, champions, and changemakers who inspire generations and move the game forward every day 🏆

"I am grateful to the Board of Directors for their continued confidence and support of our vision for the CIAA," said Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker. "This conference has a rich legacy built by generations of leaders, member institutions, student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. Together, we have made tremendous progress in strengthening the CIAA’s brand, enhancing the student athlete experience, deepening sponsor and partner engagement, and elevating the overall fan experience. I am excited about what lies ahead as we continue to elevate our conference and build upon the foundation that makes the CIAA one of the most respected conferences in intercollegiate athletics."

CIAA Board of Directors Extends Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker's Contract Through 2031 CHARLOTTE, NC (June 26, 2026) — The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) Board of Directors concluded its 2026 Spring Board Meeting at Lincoln University (PA) with several strategic actions designed to strengthen the conference's future, including the extension of Commissioner Jac...

Calling all future champions! 🏈

Join the CIAA and the Durham Sports Commission for a FREE Youth Football Clinic at Hillside High School on Tuesday, July 14. Open to boys and girls in grades 3-8, this evening will provide participants with the opportunity to learn the game, develop skills, and have fun with experienced coaches and student-athletes.

📍Hillside High School | Durham, NC
⏰ 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Register today using the QR code or visit theciaa.com

The countdown to CIAA football is on! The CIAA has announced the head coaches and student-athletes scheduled to attend the 2026 CIAA Football Media Day on July 15 in Durham, N.C., officially kicking off the new season.

Before Media Day, the CIAA will host a FREE Youth Football Clinic on July 14 at Hillside High School, giving students entering grades 3-8 the opportunity to learn from CIAA coaches and student-athletes.

View the full list of Media Day attendees and register for the Youth Clinic below!

CIAA Announces Athletes in Attendance for 2026 Football Media Day DURHAM, N.C. (June 22, 2026) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) has announced the head coaches and student athletes who will represent their institutions at the 2026 CIAA Football Media Day on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in Durham, North Carolina.

Today and every day, we celebrate freedom and progress!

Happy Juneteenth from the entire CIAA family ❤️💛💚

Happy National Mascot Day to the best hype crew! 📣

Congratulations to Anna Butzlaff (CIAA), Ronda Brown (Fayetteville State University), Tatiana Stands (Livingstone College), and Tristian Gunter (Bowie State University) on being selected to attend the 2026 NCAA Division II Professional Development Workshop in Indianapolis.

The workshop brought together Division II athletics communicators from across the country for professional and personal development opportunities, NCAA educational sessions, and conversations on issues impacting collegiate athletics communications.

Meet the new CIAA Management Council Executive Board members who will guide our vision, support our student-athletes, and drive excellence across our historic conference!

The CIAA Management Council serves as the conference’s primary administrative body, providing leadership and oversight on matters impacting the Association’s member institutions and student athletes.

"The strength of the CIAA has always been rooted in the leadership and collaboration of our member institutions," said Commissioner McWilliams Parker. "As we continue to build upon our strategic priorities, the Management Council plays a vital role in guiding conference initiatives, supporting our student athletes, and ensuring the long term success of the Association. I congratulate our newly appointed representatives and thank them for their commitment to serving the CIAA."

CIAA Announces 2026–27 Management Council Leadership Slate CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 8, 2026) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, recently concluded its annual Spring Meetings for its 12 member institutions.

We are thrilled to share that our very own, Naiya Dalce, Coordinator for Championships, Compliance, and Governance, has been selected as a 2026 MOAA Founders' Professional Development Grant Recipient!