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4 | Credit: Stephen W. Dittmore, PhD, University of Arkansas/Athletic Director U. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Contact: steve.dittmore[at]gmail.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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9 | Chicago State | 6/23/2020 | M soccer | https://www.gocsucougars.com/news/2020/6/23/general-chicago-state-university-board-of-trustees-announces-discontinuation-of-baseball.aspx | acrobatics | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Hartford | 10/8/2020 | esports | https://www.hartfordhawks.com/news/2020/10/8/general-hartford-athletics-adds-varsity-esports-to-sports-lineup.aspx | esports | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | UMES | 11/12/2020 | W beach volleyball | https://easternshorehawks.com/news/2020/11/12/womens-volleyball-hawks-to-add-beach-volleyball-in-2022.aspx | M golf | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Omaha | 12/11/2020 | M swim & dive | https://omavs.com/news/2020/12/11/general-omaha-athletics-to-sponsor-mens-swimming-diving.aspx | M ice hockey | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Fairleigh Dickinson | 1/13/2021 | M volleyball | https://fduknights.com/news/2021/1/13/general-fdu-announces-the-addition-of-mens-volleyball.aspx | M indoor T&F | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Fairleigh Dickinson | 1/19/2021 | W lacrosse | https://fduknights.com/news/2021/1/19/general-fdu-adds-womens-lacrosse-as-its-21st-sport.aspx | M outdoor T&F | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Tarleton State | 1/19/2021 | W soccer | https://tarletonsports.com/news/2021/1/19/general-tarleton-to-begin-womens-soccer-program-fall-2022-search-for-head-coach-under-way.aspx | M rugby | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Bryant (RI) | 4/22/21 | W golf, W bowling, W rowing | https://www.bryantbulldogs.com/general/2020-21/releases/20210422qcgvgn | M soccer | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Princeton (NJ) | 5/5/21 | W rugby | https://goprincetontigers.com/news/2021/5/3/general-womens-rugby-elevated-to-varsity-sport-beginning-in-2022-23.aspx | M swim & dive | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Xavier (OH) | 5/16/21 | W lacrosse | https://goxavier.com/news/2021/5/16/athletic-department-xavier-athletics-announces-the-addition-of-womens-lacrosse.aspx | M tennis | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Long Island U (NY) | 5/13/21 | M volleyball | https://www.liuathletics.com/news/2021/5/13/general-liu-announces-addition-of-mens-volleyball.aspx | M volleyball | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | UT Martin | 6/9/21 | Stunt | https://utmsports.com/news/2021/6/9/spirit-ut-martin-to-add-stunt-as-a-competitive-sport-for-2021-22-academic-year.aspx | M wrestling | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Clemson | 6/17/21 | W lacrosse; W gymnastics | https://clemsontigers.com/clemson-athletics-to-add-womens-lacrosse-and-womens-gymnastics/ | Stunt | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Augustana (SD) | 6/15/21 | M ice hockey | https://www.aberdeennews.com/story/news/education/2021/06/16/augustana-university-sioux-falls-mens-division-hockey-team-ncaa/5295016001/ | https://goaugie.com/news/2021/10/5/mens-hockey-augustana-university-formally-announces-addition-of-mens-hockey-program-breaks-ground-on-midco-arena.aspx | W beach | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Central Michigan | 8/5/21 | M golf | https://cmuchippewas.com/news/2021/8/5/general-cmu-athletics-adds-mens-golf.aspx | W bowling | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Eastern Illinois (IL) | 8/6/21 | W beach volleyball | https://eiupanthers.com/news/2021/8/6/general-eiu-adds-beach-volleyball-for-2021-22-season.aspx | W golf | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Kansas City (MO) | 8/16/21 | esports | https://kcroos.com/news/2021/8/16/general-kansas-city-adds-esports-as-a-varsity-sport.aspx | W gymnastics | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Kentucky | 9/9/21 | Stunt | https://ukathletics.com/news/2021/9/9/general-kentucky-athletics-adds-sport-of-stunt.aspx | W lacrosse | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Monmouth (NJ) | 9/16/21 | W rowing | https://monmouthhawks.com/news/2021/9/16/rowing-monmouth-university-to-begin-womens-rowing-in-2022-23.aspx | W rowing | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Tarleton State (TX) | 9/21/21 | M golf | https://tarletonsports.com/news/2021/9/21/general-tarleton-to-revive-mens-golf-program.aspx | W rugby | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Iowa | 9/23/21 | W wrestling | https://dailyiowan.com/2021/09/23/title-ix-settlement-a-catalyst-launching-iowa-womens-wrestling-barta-says/ | W soccer | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Morgan State (MD) | 10/21/21 | M wrestling | https://morganstatebears.com/news/2021/10/21/general-largest-donation-in-morgan-state-university-athletics-history-paves-way-for-return-of-division-i-collegiate-wrestling-following-24-year-hiatus.aspx | W tennis | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | South Florida | 11/10/21 | W lacrosse | https://gousfbulls.com/news/2021/11/10/general-usf-to-add-womens-lacrosse-in-2023-24.aspx | W triathlon | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Rhode Island | 12/2/21 | W lacrosse | https://www.uri.edu/news/2021/12/rhode-island-athletics-to-add-womens-lacrosse-as-a-varsity-program/ | W volleyball | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Eastern Kentucky | 12/9/21 | M tennis, W tennis | https://ekusports.com/news/2021/12/9/general-eku-reinstates-tennis-programs.aspx | W wrestling | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
34 | UTEP | 1/21/22 | W beach volleyball | https://utepminers.com/news/2022/1/21/womens-volleyball-utep-athletics-to-add-beach-volleyball-as-17th-d-i-sport-in-2023.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | South Florida | 2/1/22 | W beach volleyball | https://gousfbulls.com/news/2022/2/1/usf-to-add-womens-beach-volleyball-in-2024-25.aspx | TOTAL | 40 | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Lindenwood (MO) | 3/23/22 | M ice hockey | https://lindenwoodlions.com/news/2022/3/23/mens-ice-hockey-lindenwood-adds-ncaa-mens-division-i-hockey.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Wright State (OH) | 4/4/22 | W bowling, M OT&F, M IT&F | https://wsuraiders.com/news/2022/4/4/general-wright-state-adding-three-ncaa-sport-offerings.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Vanderbilt (TN) | 4/19/22 | W volleyball | https://vucommodores.com/vanderbilt-adds-volleyball-as-varsity-sport/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Duquense (PA) | 4/19/22 | W triathlon, W golf, acrobatics | https://goduquesne.com/news/2022/4/19/general-duquesne-creates-additional-student-athlete-opportunities.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | U.S. Naval Academy (MD) | 5/16/22 | M rugby, W rugby | https://navysports.com/news/2022/5/16/mens-rugby-naval-academy-elevates-mens-and-womens-rugby-from-club-to-varsity-status.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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46 | Old Dominion | 4/3/2020 | M wrestling | https://odusports.com/news/2020/4/2/odu-discontinues-wrestling-program.aspx | co-ed sailing | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Cincinnati | 4/15/2020 | M soccer | https://gobearcats.com/news/2020/4/14/uc-discontinues-mens-soccer-program.aspx | M baseball | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Wisconsin-Green Bay | 4/25/2020 | M tennis, W tennis | https://greenbayphoenix.com/news/2020/4/24/general-statement-from-uw-green-bay-and-athletics-director.aspx | M CC | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Florida International | 5/7/2020 | M indoor T&F | https://twitter.com/ByTimReynolds/status/1258175871757754370 | M fencing | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Akron | 5/15/2020 | M CC, M golf, W tennis | https://gozips.com/news/2020/5/14/general-redesigning-the-univeristy-of-akron-athletics-update.aspx | M golf | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Bowling Green | 5/16/2020 | M baseball (reinstated) | https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2020/5/15/general-bgsu-announces-athletics-restructuring.aspx | https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2020/6/2/bgsu-reinstates-baseball-program.aspx | M gymnastics | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Furman | 5/19/2020 | M baseball, M lacrosse | https://furmanpaladins.com/news/2020/5/18/general-test.aspx | M ice hockey | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Central Michigan | 5/20/2020 | M indoor T&F, M outdoor T&F | https://cmuchippewas.com/news/2020/5/19/general-cmu-athletics-announces-program-changes.aspx | M indoor T&F | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | East Carolina | 5/22/2020 | M tennis, W tennis (reinstated), M swim & dive, W swim & dive (reinstated) | https://ecupirates.com/news/2020/5/21/general-ecu-athletics-announces-program-changes.aspx | https://ecupirates.com/news/2021/1/7/general-ecu-to-restart-womens-swimming-diving-womens-tennis.aspx | M lacrosse | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Alabama-Huntsville | 5/23/2020 | M ice hockey (reinstated) | https://uahchargers.com/news/2020/5/22/general-covid-19-forcing-uah-to-take-steps-for-more-budget-reductions.aspx | https://uahchargers.com/news/2020/5/29/mens-ice-hockey-uah-hockey-supporters-meet-fundraising-goal.aspx | https://uahchargers.com/news/2021/5/5/general-uah-suspends-mens-hockey-program-in-absence-of-conference-membership.aspx | M outdoor T&F | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
56 | App State | 5/27/2020 | M soccer, M tennis, M indoor T&F | https://appstatesports.com/news/2020/5/26/app-state-athletics-announces-program-changes.aspx | M rowing | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Brown | 5/29/2020 | M fencing, W fencing (reinstated), M golf, W golf, W skiing, M squash, W squash, W equestrian (reinstated), M CC (reinstated), M indoor T&F (reinstated), M outdoor T&F (reinstated) | https://brownbears.com/news/2020/5/28/general-new-initiative-to-reshape-improve-competitiveness-in-brown-varsity-and-club-athletics.aspx | https://brownbears.com/news/2020/6/9/brown-will-reinstate-the-varsity-status-of-its-mens-track-field-and-cross-country-teams.aspx | https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/09/18/brown-will-reinstate-two-womens-teams-title-ix-agreement-end?utm_source=Inside+Higher+Ed&utm_campaign=8c5f05aa3e-DNU_2020_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-8c5f05aa3e-198433657&mc_cid=8c5f05aa3e&mc_eid=aeaa8bd8d6 | M soccer | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
58 | Wright State | 6/4/2020 | M tennis, W tennis, W softball | https://wsuraiders.com/news/2020/6/3/general-wright-state-athletics-announces-program-changes.aspx | M squash | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Hampton | 6/11/2020 | M golf, W golf | https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2020/6/10/hampton-university-to-discontinue-mens-and-womens-golf-programs.aspx | M swim & dive | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 6/12/2020 | M tennis, W tennis | https://uapblionsroar.com/news/2020/6/11/mens-tennis-uapb-to-suspend-tennis-programs.aspx | M tennis | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Winthrop | 6/20/2020 | M tennis, W tennis | https://winthropeagles.com/news/2020/6/19/winthrop-athletics-discontinues-mens-and-womens-tennis-programs.aspx | M volleyball | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Chicago State | 6/23/2020 | M baseball | https://www.gocsucougars.com/news/2020/6/23/general-chicago-state-university-board-of-trustees-announces-discontinuation-of-baseball.aspx | M water polo | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Southern Utah | 6/24/2020 | M tennis, W tennis | https://suutbirds.com/news/2020/6/23/administration-southern-utah-discontinues-mens-and-womens-tennis.aspx | M wrestling | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Northern Colorado | 6/25/2020 | M tennis, W tennis | https://uncbears.com/news/2020/6/24/mens-tennis-unc-discontinues-tennis-programs.aspx | W fencing | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Connecticut | 6/25/2020 | M CC, M swim & dive, M tennis, W rowing | https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2020/6/24/general-uconn-announces-changes-to-division-of-athletics.aspx | W field hockey | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Western Illinois | 6/26/2020 | M swim & dive, W swim & dive | https://goleathernecks.com/news/2020/6/25/athletics-department-western-illinois-athletics-suspends-swimming-diving-program.aspx | https://goleathernecks.com/news/2020/12/18/athletics-department-western-illinois-athletics-discontinues-swimming-diving-program.aspx | W golf | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Boise State | 7/3/2020 | M baseball, W swim & dive | https://broncosports.com/news/2020/7/2/general-boise-state-athletics-announces-program-changes.aspx | W ice hockey | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Stanford | 7/9/2020 | M fencing (reinstated), W fencing (reinstated), W field hockey (reinstated), M rowing (reinstated), M volleyball (reinstated), M wrestling (reinstated), W lt rowing (reinstated), W sychro swim (reinstated), W sailing (reinstated), co-ed sailing (reinstated), W squash (reinstated) | https://news.stanford.edu/2020/07/08/athletics/ | https://gostanford.com/news/2021/5/18/stanford-announces-the-continuation-of-11-varsity-athletics-teams.aspx | W lacrosse | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Dartmouth | 7/10/2020 | M swim & dive (reinstated), W swim & dive (reinstated), M golf (reinstated), W golf (reinstated), M lt rowing (reinstated) | https://news.dartmouth.edu/news/2020/07/dartmouth-announces-changes-varsity-athletics-program | https://news.dartmouth.edu/news/2021/01/five-varsity-teams-reinstated-external-reviews-planned | W lt rowing | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Maryland-Eastern Shore | 7/22/2020 | W tennis | https://easternshorehawks.com/news/2020/7/21/womens-tennis-program-suspended-indefinitely.aspx | W rowing | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
71 | George Washington | 8/1/2020 | M rowing, M squash, W squash, co-ed sailing, M indoor T&F, M tennis, W water polo | https://gwsports.com/news/2020/7/31/general-university-efforts-streamline-gw-athletics.aspx | W sailing | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Alaska-Anchorage (AK) | 8/19/2020 | M ice hockey (reinstated), W gymnastics (reinstated), M skiing, W skiing | https://goseawolves.com/news/2020/8/19/uaa-announces-reconfiguration-of-athletics-programs.aspx | W skiing | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Iowa | 8/22/2020 | M tennis, M gymnastics, M swim & dive, W swim & dive (reinstated) | https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2020/08/21/open-letter-to-the-university-of-iowa-and-hawkeye-athletics-community/ | https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2021/02/15/university-of-iowa-reinstates-womens-swimming-diving-program/ | W softball | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
74 | William & Mary | 9/4/2020 | M gymnastics (reinstated), W gymnastics (reinstated), M indoor T&F (reinstated), M outdoor T&F (reinstated), W volleyball (reinstated), M swim & dive (reinstated), W swim & dive (reinstated) | https://tribeathletics.com/news/2020/9/3/dave-johnson-tribe-scribe-amid-financial-concerns-w-m-to-discontinue-seven-sports-following-the-2020-21-academic-year.aspx | https://tribeathletics.com/news/2020/10/19/general-william-mary-athletics-the-path-forward.aspx | https://richmond.com/sports/college/william-and-mary/william-mary-will-continue-sports-scheduled-to-be-cut-while-extending-review/article_f0670ed4-5b79-50e8-8230-ab833c088749.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share | https://www.pilotonline.com/sports/college/william-mary/vp-sp-wm-mens-sports-back-for-good-20210311-aqrjyxjccnh7varj4tzrofgudy-story.html | W squash | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
75 | Minnesota | 9/11/2020 | M gymnastics, M indoor T&F, M tennis | https://gophersports.com/news/2020/9/10/an-open-letter-to-the-university-of-minnesota-athletics-community.aspx | W swim & dive | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
76 | LaSalle | 9/30/2020 | M baseball, M swim & dive (reinstated), M tennis, M water polo, W softball, W volleyball, W tennis | https://goexplorers.com/news/2020/9/29/general-an-open-letter-to-the-la-salle-and-explorer-athletics-community.aspx | https://goexplorers.com/news/2021/5/3/mens-swimming-and-diving-la-salle-reinstates-mens-swimming-diving-program.aspx | W synchro | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Kansas City | 10/22/2020 | M golf, W golf, M CC, W CC, M OT&F, W OT&F | https://kcroos.com/news/2020/10/22/general-kansas-city-athletics-suspends-mens-golf-cross-country-track-and-field-programs.aspx | https://kcroos.com/news/2021/4/21/kansas-city-athletics-announces-reinstatement-of-cross-country.aspx | https://kcroos.com/news/2021/2/26/kansas-city-mens-golf-reinstated.aspx | https://kcroos.com/news/2022/4/14/kansas-city-track-and-field-reinstated.aspx | ||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Fresno State | 10/17/2020 | W lacrosse, M tennis, M wrestling | https://gobulldogs.com/news/2020/10/16/general-fresno-state-athletics-announces-program-changes.aspx | W tennis | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
79 | Michigan State | 10/23/2020 | M swim & dive, W swim & dive | https://msuspartans.com/news/2020/10/22/general-michigan-state-announces-plans-to-discontinue-swimming-diving-after-2021.aspx | W volleyball | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Clemson | 11/6/2020 | M CC (reinstated), M indoor T&F (reinstated), M outdoor T&F (reinstated) | https://clemsontigers.com/letter-from-dan-radakovich-regarding-mens-track-and-field-and-cross-country/ | https://clemsontigers.com/clemson-to-continue-sponsorship-of-mens-track-field-and-cross-country/ | W water polo | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
81 | San Diego State | 11/21/2020 | W rowing | https://goaztecs.com/news/2020/11/20/general-open-letter-to-the-san-diego-state-university-community.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | NC Central | 2/12/2021 | M baseball | https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2021/2/11/baseball-nccu-athletics-announces-sport-sponsorship-change.aspx | TOTAL | 71 | 42 sports dropped and reinstated are not included | ||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Robert Morris | 5/26/21 | M ice hockey (reinstated), W ice hockey (reinstated) | https://rmucolonials.com/news/2021/5/26/athletics-rmu-charts-strategic-course-headed-into-centennial-year.aspx | https://rmucolonials.com/news/2021/12/17/athletics-rmu-reinstates-hockey-programs-for-2023-24.aspx | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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