Southland Conference

A&M-Commerce Tabs Jim Curry as Next Director of Athletics

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Curry comes to Lion Country from Florida State University (FSU), where he served FSU Athletics for more than a decade.

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  • Curry comes to Lion Country from Florida State University (FSU), where he served FSU Athletics for more than a decade.
  • Curry was FSU’s senior associate athletics director from 2016 to 2023.
  • We look forward to working alongside Jim to create a positive and winning culture for our student-athletes, coaches, athletics staff and fans."
  • “A&M-Commerce has a storied athletics tradition and is well positioned to become one of the country's premier Division I FCS athletics programs,” Curry said.

Hercules Tires to Sponsor Mental Health Initiative Partnership with Six Collegiate Conferences to Raise Awareness About Student-Athlete Mental Health

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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In addition to the donation drive, Hercules Tires and the six conferences will showcase the importance of addressing mental health with a #RideOnOurMentalStrength social campaign throughout the year to help increase awareness and provide ongoing guidance and support.

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  • In addition to the donation drive, Hercules Tires and the six conferences will showcase the importance of addressing mental health with a #RideOnOurMentalStrength social campaign throughout the year to help increase awareness and provide ongoing guidance and support.
  • "What an awesome commitment by Hercules Tires in its support of Big South student-athletes," exclaimed Big South Commissioner Kyle Kallander.
  • The synchronization of the values of Hercules Tires and the Big South Conference is what makes this partnership so valuable and successful."
  • Van Wagner, the multi-media rights and sponsorship partner for all six conferences, facilitated the development and execution of this mental health initiative.

Clint Dolezel Hired as Texas A&M University-Commerce Head Football Coach

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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“Clint Dolezel is a great choice to lead our football program into the future,” A&M-Commerce President Dr. Mark Rudin said.

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  • “Clint Dolezel is a great choice to lead our football program into the future,” A&M-Commerce President Dr. Mark Rudin said.
  • He served for 13 seasons as head coach in indoor professional football.
  • Dolezel was a head coach for five different organizations within the indoor professional football ranks and led each of his teams to the postseason in his first season as head coach.
  • Dolezel joined the China Arena Football League as head coach of the Beijing Lions in 2016.

Troika Media Group and Southland Conference Announce 2022 Rebrand

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, CA, April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire Troika Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRKA) ("TMG" or "Company"), abrand consultancy and marketing innovations company that provides integratedbranding and marketingsolutions for global brands,today announced it will collaborate with the Southland Conference, to rebrand the conference, unify the brand across all platforms and better position the conference for the future of college athletics.

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  • LOS ANGELES, CA, April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire Troika Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRKA) ("TMG" or "Company"), abrand consultancy and marketing innovations company that provides integratedbranding and marketingsolutions for global brands,today announced it will collaborate with the Southland Conference, to rebrand the conference, unify the brand across all platforms and better position the conference for the future of college athletics.
  • Established in 1963, the Southland Conference is an NCAA Division I league with eight member institutions currently located in Texas and Louisiana.
  • Troika will work closely with newly appointed Southland Conference Commissioner Chris Grant, a trailblazer whose broad experience as a college athletics executive runs the spectrum from on-campus to mid-major and most recently a senior leader at the Pac-12 Conference.
  • Troika Media Group is an end-to-end brand solutions company that creates both near-term and long-term value for global brands in entertainment, sports and consumer products.

University of the Incarnate Word set to join WAC

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that it has accepted an invitation to become a part of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that it has accepted an invitation to become a part of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).
  • "The University of the Incarnate Word is committed to prioritizing what is best for our student-athletes and the Mission of the University.
  • A move to the WAC at this time puts our student-athletes in the best position to succeed academically and competitively.
  • "UIW brings a stellar reputation, a balanced athletics program and a great geographic location to the WAC," says Jeff Hurd, commissioner of the WAC.

Houston Baptist University Invests in Cutting-Edge Wi-Fi from Apogee to Ensure Student Success as Fall Semester Starts During Pandemic

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Monday, August 17, 2020
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And we wanted to be able to give students options on how and where they can attend class.

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  • And we wanted to be able to give students options on how and where they can attend class.
  • When students return this fall, theyll find a state-of-the-art, high-speed, reliable Wi-Fi network in all eleven residential halls, many older buildings, and one six-story structure.
  • Houston Baptist University is an ethnically and religiously diverse private institution in Houston, Texas, emphasizing a Christian liberal arts education.
  • The University offers a wide range of majors and programs, as well as NCAA Division I athletics in the Southland Conference.