US EditionUniversity of New Haven accepts invitation from Northeast Conference, moving to NCAA D1
- The University of New Haven announced it will begin its transition to NCAA Division I on July 1, 2025, by becoming a member of the Northeast Conference.
- The move follows more than ten years of discussions and aims to elevate the school's athletic and academic profile beyond its Division II status.
- UNH will integrate into NEC schedules for most sports immediately, except football, whose conference schedule timing remains undecided.
- Commissioner Noreen Morris expressed pride in New Haven’s decision to join the Northeast Conference, emphasizing a shared commitment to academics and competitive success.
- The Chargers expect to become full Division I members by 2028-29, with eligibility for NCAA championships then, signaling a historic and strategic advancement for the university.
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New Haven transitions to D1, joins Northeast Conference
The University of New Haven accepted an invitation to join the Northeast Conference on July 1 and will begin transitioning from Division II to Division I. “We are thrilled to welcome the University of New Haven to the Northeast Conference family,” NEC commissioner Noreen Morris said in a statement Tuesday. “Making the move to Division I is a bold step, and we’re honored that New Haven chose to take that step with us. From the start, it was clear…
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New Haven accepts invitation to Northeast Conference as it begins transition to Division I
The University of New Haven has accepted an invitation to become a full member of the Northeast Conference when it begins its transition from Division II to Division I on July 1. Commissioner Noreen Morris and school president Jens Frederiksen…
University of New Haven accepts invitation from Northeast Conference, moving to NCAA D1
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The University of New Haven is set to join the Northeast Conference (NEC), according to an announcement made by school officials Tuesday. After accepting a full membership invitation from the Northeast Conference (NEC) Council of Presidents, the university will begin its transition to NCAA Division I and the NEC during the 2025-26 academic year. It will not include football at first. THIS WEEK IN CONNECTICUT: Unive…
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