The CIAA

06/08/2026

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.

06/08/2026

"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."

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.

06/07/2026

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!

06/03/2026

The CIAA celebrates Matisse Lee, our Senior Associate Commissioner for Communications & Marketing, for serving as a facilitator at this year's NCAA Career in Sports Forum! From leading small learning communities to driving deep conversations about purpose, Matisse is helping shape the future of collegiate athletics!

06/01/2026

The countdown to the 2026 CIAA football season begins now! The CIAA invites all media members to the 2026 Football Media Day on Wednesday, July 15, in Durham, NC.

Get exclusive access to head coaches, student-athletes, and conference leadership.

Deadline to register: Monday, July 6, at 11:59 PM ET.
🔗 Visit the article below to get the registration link and secure your credentials!

DURHAM, N.C. (June 1st, 2026) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) invites members of the media to attend the 2026 CIAA Football Media Day on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET in Durham, North Carolina at the Hilton Durham (3800 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, Nor...

05/31/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we continue the conversation. The CIAA family stands together for mental wellness and encourages everyone to support and uplift one another.

We are CIAA for Life, and that means you are never alone, even in your lowest moments. There is strength in our community, power in our support, and love that extends far beyond the game.

Let’s carry this message with us, today and every day. 💙

05/28/2026

The future of sports leadership is bright 👏 Congratulations to Elizabeth City State alum, Janiah Beach, and Fayetteville State University alum, Jaide Holliday on earning McLendon Foundation Scholarships!

Recognizing the continued partnership between the McLendon Foundation and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association in supporting future leaders in sports. Holliday will attend Virginia Commonwealth University, while Beach will attend North Carolina Central University.

05/22/2026

The CIAA encourages alumni, fans, supporters, and members of the CIAA community to submit nominations honoring individuals who have made a meaningful and lasting impact on the conference and its member institutions.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 22, 2026) The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) is proud to announce that registration for the 2027 CIAA Hall of Fame nominee is officially open.

05/21/2026

The The CIAA, an HBCU conference, is pioneering the charge for flag football across the NCAA! 🏈

NCAA Division II | 🔗 on.ncaa.com/ciaa26

05/21/2026

NATIONALS BOUND ✈️

Our athletes are headed to Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kansas for the NCAA DII Outdoor Championships starting today through May 23.

Wishing each of you nothing but success on the national stage!