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CSCAA Names ASU’s Herbie Behm President-Elect of Board of Directors

The CSCAA unveiled board changes, with Herbie Behm rising to President-Elect and Stefanie Williams Moreno added to the Board of Directors.

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Silver Linings: Changes within the NCAA Championship

The CSCAA has shown it is willing to make difficult decisions. Will it respond constructively to this year’s changes and the criticism in the aftermath?

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Dawn Dill Named 2026 CSCAA Swim Across America Scholarship Recipient

Dill returned to Wellesley as Head Coach in June 2024 after previously serving as an assistant coach for the Blue from 2018-2023. 

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CSCAA Announces 2025 Fall Scholar All-America Teams

The CSCAA proudly announces the selection of 711 teams representing 415 institutions to the Scholar All-America Team for the Fall 2025 semester.

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CSCAA Honors Eddie Reese, Mark Bernardino, Cyndi Gallagher, and Mike Unger

The CSCAA awarded longtime Texas Head Coach Eddie Reese with the Lifetime Achievement Award on Tuesday for his contributions to the sport.

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CSCAA & Fitter and Faster Swim Camps Launch Multi-Year Partnership

Fitter & Faster will become the exclusive presenting partner of the CSCAA Scholar All-America and All-America honors.

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CSCAA Announces Appointment of New College Swimming & Diving Advocacy Council

The council will provide professional insight, connections and support for initiatives that advance the sustainability of college swimming and diving.”

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CSCAA Division III Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Announced

The class includes 20 distinguished individuals whose achievements and lasting impact have shaped the landscape of collegiate swimming and diving.

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NCAA Championships Overhaul: CSCAA Executive Director Barany Details Why The Changes Were Made

NCAA overhauls its Championships—CSCAA’s Samantha Barany joins SwimSwam to explain what’s changing, why it matters, and who it helps.

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NCAA Oversight Committee Tables Swimming & Diving Championship Format Changes

The CSCAA told SwimSwam there are no anticipated changes to the structure of the 2026 NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships.

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NCAA Sport Oversight Committee Will Hear Proposal to Reshape NCAA Championships Next Week

The CSCAA’s proposal to change the format and qualification for the NCAA Division I Swimming & Diving Championship will be formally considered by the NCAA next week.

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Virginia, ASU, Tennessee & Michigan To Clash In Inaugural CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge

Claire Curzan and the UVA women will compete in the inaugural edition of the double-elimination, bracket-style dual meet this November in Tennessee.

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CSCAA To Propose Addition Of Stroke 50s, New Qualification Model For NCAA Championships

The CSCAA will submit a proposal in June to add stroke 50s and change NCAA qualifying procedures, aiming to modernize the championship meet format.

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CSCAA Announces Division III Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Nancy Bigelow (pictured left) is part of the newly announced Division III Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The class will be the second inducted into the hall.

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Former SMU Coach Steve Collins Among Honorees at Annual CSCAA Awards Celebration

Former SMU coach Steve Collins was voted recipient of the National Collegiate and Scholastic Trophy, considered the CSCAA’s highest honor.

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