Mixing Football, Brand Power, and Academic Strategy in Shawnee State’s D-II Leap

Mixing Football, Brand Power, and Academic Strategy in Shawnee State’s D-II Leap

April 5, 2026 · 32 min · Season 6 · Episode 30

About this episode

The episode discusses Shawnee State's strategic approach to integrating athletics with academic and community initiatives as it transitions to NCAA Division II.

the audibles. Through a bold mix of NCAA Division II ambitions, expanded academic pathways, and region-first investment in student success, he is turning a small Southern Ohio campus into a strategic hub where athletics, academics, and community growth are designed to win together.

More episodes of Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for University Leaders On College Athletics

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for University Leaders On College Athletics podcast page.