Marshall University Retains Women鈥檚 Swimming & Dive Program, Expands Athletic Opportunities
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. 鈥� Marshall University announced Wednesday that it will retain its Women’s Swimming & Diving program while continuing plans to add STUNT as a varsity sport, expanding participation opportunities for female student-athletes. The decision follows a special meeting of the Marshall University Board of Governors on Wednesday morning and reflects an updated implementation strategy for advancing the university’s commitment to Title IX participation opportunities, financial stewardship, and the long-term sustainability of Marshall Athletics. Marshall President Brad D. Smith said the original decision regarding Swim & Dive was grounded in three realities facing collegiate athletics: expanding participation opportunities for women,…
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