HHP 420, HHP 428

Robert Morris University (RMU) is transitioning the management of the UPMC Events Center to an in-house model and is seeking a highly experienced Director of Event Operations. This role is central to the RMU campus community, overseeing the 161,000 square foot multi-purpose facility that serves as the home for Colonial Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Women’s Volleyball. Facility Overview The UPMC Events Center, which opened in May 2019, is a 161,000 square foot facility on the campus of Robert Morris University. It serves as the home for RMU Colonial Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Women’s Volleyball, while also hosting concerts, commencement, conferences, featured speakers, and banquets. The venue features a 4,000+ seat arena and the 11,000 sq. ft. UPMC Health Plan Conference Center. Position Summary The Director of Event Operations reports directly to the UPMC Events Center General Manager. This individual is responsible for the comprehensive management, supervision, and coordination of daily facility operations, including event management, conversions, and custodial services. The Director will provide administrative leadership and policy direction to ensure the highest quality of service for Robert Morris Athletics, university tenants, and external stakeholders.

Marketing Manager

Location: Moon Campus
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Robert Morris University (RMU) is transitioning to an in-house management model for the UPMC Events Center and is seeking a dynamic and strategic Marketing Manager. This role is central to driving revenue, enhancing brand awareness, and managing the public image of our premier multi-purpose facility. Reporting directly to the UPMC Events Center General Manager, the Marketing Manager will lead the marketing department in developing creative campaigns that promote the venue and its diverse calendar of events to the campus and the broader community. Facility Overview The UPMC Events Center, which opened in May 2019, is a 161,000 square foot facility on the campus of Robert Morris University. It serves as the home for RMU Colonial Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Women’s Volleyball, while also hosting concerts, commencement, conferences, featured speakers, and banquets. The venue features a 4,000+ seat arena and the 11,000 sq. ft. UPMC Health Plan Conference Center.

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West Virginia State University

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The NCAA Has Changed Forever—Will You Be in the Room?

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Allen Sack National Symposium: Advancing Integrity in College Sport

April 23, 2026, Howard University, Washington DC

SPEAKERS AND HONOREE BIOGRAPHIES

The purpose of the 2026 Allen Sack National Symposium is to examine the new landscape of college athletics in the wake of House v. NCAA, exploring the evolving relationship between education, athlete compensation, and the commercialization of college sports within the framework of the NCAA. The Symposium will provide a comprehensive examination of the post-settlement era, including the implementation of direct revenue sharing, debates over athlete employment status and unionization, governance challenges in an increasingly deregulated environment, and the emergence of potential “super-league” models. The Symposium will also feature a “fireside chat” with Cody Campbell on the future of college athletics. A central feature of the program will highlight the voices of current and recent college athletes, offering a frontline perspective on how the settlement is reshaping daily life in locker rooms, team dynamics, and competitive opportunities, and whether the promise of reform has produced new and unforeseen challenges across collegiate athletics.

Leigh Ernst Friestedt
Moderator

PANEL 1 - The Athletes' Verdict Post-House Settlement--From the Courtroom to the Locker Room: A Frontline Report on the New NCAA

9:15 - 10:15 am EST

As the dust settles on House v. NCAA, a new era of collegiate athletics has emerged—one defined by direct revenue sharing, employment status debates, and a fractured Title IX landscape. While the courtrooms are busy with filings and appeals, the locker rooms are dealing with the fallout. This session brings together a panel of current and recent college athletes to pull back the curtain on life in the "pay-for-play" era. We move beyond the legal jargon and theoretical debate to the lived reality of the modern college athlete. Join us to hear from the athletes who are currently navigating this uncharted territory and learn why the "solution" provided by the settlement may have created a brand-new set of systemic crises.

Ava Wallace

Moderator

PANEL 2: The Cost of Undervaluation: Media Rights, Revenue Sharing, and the Rising Value of Women’s College Sports

10:30 - 11:30 am EST

Join top leaders in sports broadcasting as they dissect the seismic shifts shaping college athletics. From the landmark Kaplan Report, to NIL legislation, to the House v. NCAA settlement allowing direct athlete pay, we’re in a new world. This webinar will explore the new media landscape as well as how the findings of the landmark Kaplan Report—which revealed the NCAA’s systematic undervaluing of women’s sports—stand in stark contrast to the new revenue-sharing formulas of the House v. NCAA settlement. Do these new deals, which allow for direct athlete payments, truly reflect the surging value of women’s sports and avoid perpetuating the historical inequities highlighted by the Kaplan Report? While revenue-sharing models are currently being implemented at institutions, proceeding without proper valuation creates a significant legal and ethical risk of solidifying a financial structure built on the undervaluing of women’s sports. Our panelists will share their insights on how this evolving landscape is creating unprecedented opportunities and challenges for media companies, institutions, and athletes alike. Join us to learn how this focus on equity and value will drive the next generation of growth in college athletics.

Kelsey Nicole Nelson

Moderator

PANEL 3: The Labor Paradox: Navigating the Complexities of Collegiate Unionization

1:45 - 2:45 pm EST

As the 2026 collegiate landscape shifts from the “amateur” era toward a formal revenue-sharing model, the conversation around collective bargaining has moved from theoretical debate to a complex legal and structural confrontation. However, the path to a unionized collegiate system is fraught with structural, legal, and ethical hurdles that challenge the very sustainability of athletic departments. This panel explores the friction between athlete advocacy and the operational realities of higher education. Rather than assuming collective bargaining is an inevitable “endgame,” this session critically examines the significant complications inherent in such a transition.

Sally Jenkins

Moderator

PANEL 4 - The New Playbook: Redefining Governance in the Era of College Super-Leagues

3:00 - 4:00 pm EST

In an era defined by rapid deregulation and shifting capital, the future of the NCAA is no longer a localized concern—it is a national priority. This session brings together key stakeholders and strategic thinkers to debate the challenges of managing institutional complexity and weakened governance in a new economic and federal landscape. We will explore whether new regulatory frameworks can stabilize a system currently navigating unprecedented volatility.

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