| |  | | Smart Brevity® count: 3 mins...829 words 👀 The NCAA is teaming up with platforms like Venmo and Teamworks to safeguard student-athletes and amplify their voices. Let's dive in. | | 📱NCAA and Venmo unite against student-athlete harassment  The NCAA has teamed up with Venmo to curb the harassment of student-athletes. -
This collaboration includes increased protections for student-athletes on Venmo, including a dedicated abuse reporting hotline, best practices guide, account support and user education. Why it matters: A recent study from the NCAA found that 12% of abusive content aimed at college athletes is linked to sports betting, with nearly 1 in 5 harassment cases in football involving betting-related abuse. What they're saying: "The harassment we are seeing across various online platforms is unacceptable, and we need fans to do better. We applaud Venmo for taking action, and we need more social media companies and online platforms to do the same. Several states have passed laws to crack down on this behavior to protect student-athletes, and we hope more do the same, because stopping this abuse requires action on multiple fronts," NCAA President Charlie Baker said. What else: For additional support, student-athletes can reach out to ncaahotline@paypal.com. | | 👀 NCAA and Teamworks working together to amplify student-athlete voices  NCAA Research and Teamworks have teamed up in a three-year agreement to distribute surveys that aim to elevate student-athlete voices. Why it matters: Increasing student-athlete voices is at the forefront of NCAA efforts following the redesign of Division I governance, which highlights the importance of feedback from student-athletes and more than doubles their representation in committees Dive deeper: Surveys will be distributed to Division I schools that opt in four to six times a year, focusing on topics relevant to the student-athlete experience. -
Surveys will be distributed only to student-athletes at schools that opt-in to participate in each study, and survey participation will be voluntary. -
Identifying information will be removed by Teamworks before responses are provided to the NCAA national office What's next: The platform will initially serve Division I, with plans for expansion to Divisions II and III. -
The first survey launches on Sept. 30, covering performance technology and well-being topics. -
Research staff will continue to work with leadership in Divisions II and III to assist them in gathering student-athlete feedback through multiple channels. | | 🏆 NCAA internship a springboard to a variety of sports careers The NCAA Postgraduate Internship Program offers an unparalleled opportunity for recent graduates passionate about working in college sports to gain hands-on experience at the national office in Indianapolis. Natasha Reyes' time as an executive affairs intern opened her to diverse career paths within college athletics, leading to her current role as director of partnerships at Sport Oregon. "The people at the national office are some of the smartest I've ever met in my life," Reyes said. By the numbers: In the past two years, 98% of interns have gone on to full-time positions. What's next: Applications are being accepted until Sept. 12 through the NCAA Program Hub. | | 📚 NCAA awards more than $100,000 in grants for research The NCAA has awarded grants to three research teams and four graduate students to enhance student-athlete well-being and mental health. Why it matters: These grants aim to foster innovation and support groundbreaking research that can lead to improved support systems for student-athletes. Innovations in Research and Practice Grants: Over the next two years, research teams from Bowling Green, Emory and Temple will receive a total of $100,000 to conduct projects designed to enhance student-athletes' psychosocial well-being and mental health. Graduate student grants: The NCAA awarded one-time grants up to $7,500 to four graduate students, with their projects expected to result in scholarly publications or theses. What's next: Interested in receiving the 2026 call for proposals for these grants? Fill out the below form to be the first to know. | | 📢 Call for Hispanic Heritage Month stories As we approach the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, the NCAA is seeking student-athlete stories to celebrate from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. -
These stories will highlight the unique experiences and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino community within college sports around the NCAA's core storytelling pillars outlined in the form below. -
Submissions can be from an NCAA member school's website or story ideas for us to consider through our Story Submission Form. Resource for administrators: To assist in planning and celebrating student-athletes throughout the academic year, refer to the Cultural Heritage Months resource provided by the NCAA. | | | | | | | |
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