Conversations Live: A Conversation on the NCAA and NIL


Originally aired March 20, 2025

Join us as we discuss the effects that Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies have had on the NCAA, student-athletes and universities as a whole. We’ll talk about what the future holds for NIL, and what some negative consequences might unfold.

Send us your questions to connect@wpsu.org.

Host

Carolyn Donaldson
Carolyn Donaldson

 

Guests

Brett Christenson
Brett Christenson
Coordinator for Smeal Sports Business Programs

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