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<table style="text-align: center;"><thead style="text-align: center;"><tr style="text-align: center;"><th colspan="4" style="text-align: center;">TITLE IX RECOGNITION ON BIG TEN CAMPUSES</th></tr></thead><tbody style="text-align: center;"><tr style="text-align: center;"><td style="text-align: center;"><figure style="text-align: center"><div data-img-caption-container="true" style="display: inline-block; text-align: center;"><a href="https://fightingillini.com/feature/titleIX"><img asset_uid="blta700e00f81b4f588" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltca750cef518bc6e4/blta700e00f81b4f588/652e54ee5dde1055dfe83b21/Illinois.svg" width="101" height="auto" style="text-align: center;"/></a></div></figure></td><td style="text-align: center;"><figure style="text-align: center"><div data-img-caption-container="true" style="display: inline-block; text-align: center;"><a href="https://iuhoosiers.com/feature/50-years-of-title-ix"><img asset_uid="blt642e368419deffde" src="https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltca750cef518bc6e4/blt642e368419deffde/652e7097926e8748efdf617e/Indiana.svg" alt="Big Ten" width="99" height="auto" style="text-align: center;"/></a></div></figure></td><td style="text-align: center;"><figure style="text-align: center"><div data-img-caption-container="true" style="display: inline-block; 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<hr/>The Big Ten Conference formally announced the formation of the Big Ten Mental Health and Wellness Cabinet on May 4, 2020, which includes representatives from all 14 Big Ten institutions, as well as sport affiliate members Johns Hopkins (women’s and men’s lacrosse) and Notre Dame (men’s hockey).The Cabinet was established in December 2019 by Commissioner Warren to promote optimal mental health for student-athletes and is comprised of 32 individuals representing a wide range of disciplines, including mental health educators, medical doctors, faculty athletic representatives and senior woman administrators. These industry leaders will take a comprehensive, systemic and interdisciplinary approach to establishing mental health programs, while also providing counsel, advice and expertise to the conference office.The membership of the Big Ten Mental Health and Wellness Cabinet can be found below:<hr/><table><thead><tr><th>SCHOOL</th><th>NAME</th><th>TITLE</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Illinois</td><td>Randy Ballard</td><td>Assoc. AD, Sports Medicine/Director of Integrated Performance</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Dr. Tiffany White</td><td>Assoc. Professor of Business Admin./Bruce and Anne Strohm Faculty Fellow</td></tr><tr><td>Indiana</td><td>Dr. Troy Moles</td><td>Director of Counseling and Sport Psychology</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Mattie White</td><td>SWA/Sr. Assoc. AD for Academic Services and Excellence Academy</td></tr><tr><td>Iowa</td><td>Dr. Aubrette Kinne</td><td>Embedded Staff Psychologist - Department of Athletics</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Dr. Lisa Woodroffe</td><td>Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics</td></tr><tr><td>Johns Hopkins</td><td>Ari Shapiro Miller</td><td>Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Mental Health &amp; Performance</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Elizabeth Winberry</td><td>Senior Director of Student Outreach and Support</td></tr><tr><td>Maryland</td><td>Dr. Brian Yu</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Dr. Sue Sherburne</td><td>SWA/Sr. Assoc. AD, Academics &amp; Student Development</td></tr><tr><td>Michigan</td><td>Abigail Eiler</td><td>Assistant Athletic Director, Director of Athletic Counseling</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Ashley Jackson</td><td>Strength and Conditioning Coach</td></tr><tr><td>Michigan State</td><td>Dr. Anthony Avellino</td><td>Asst. Provost, Student Wellness, Health and Safety/HealthTeam Chief Medical Officer</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Alan Haller</td><td>Athletic Director</td></tr><tr><td>Minnesota</td><td>Dr. Carly Anderson</td><td>Director of Sport Psychology Services</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Joi Thomas</td><td>Executive Associate Athletic Director for Health and Performance</td></tr><tr><td>Nebraska</td><td>Dr. Brett Haskell</td><td>Director of Sport Psychology</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Dr. Brett Woods</td><td>Assistant Director of Sport Psychology</td></tr><tr><td>Northwestern</td><td>Dr. Courtney Albinson</td><td>Assoc. Director, Sport Psychology</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Dr. Jeff Mjaanes</td><td>Director of Sports Medicine/Head Team Physician</td></tr><tr><td>Notre Dame</td><td>Dr. Joey Ramaeker</td><td>Counseling &amp; Sport Psychologist</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Claire Venard</td><td>Associate Athletic Director, Student Welfare and Development</td></tr><tr><td>Ohio State</td><td>Dr. Chelsi Day</td><td>Sport Psychologist</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Dr. James Houle</td><td>Lead Sport Psychologist</td></tr><tr><td>Penn State</td><td>Dr. Natalie Hernandez DePalma</td><td>Asst. Director, Clinical Services</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Dr. Carl Ohlson</td><td>Assistant Athletic Director for Performance Psychology Services</td></tr><tr><td>Purdue</td><td>Dr. Kelsey Dawson</td><td>Sports Psychologist</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Dr. Brad Foltz</td><td>Sports Psychologist</td></tr><tr><td>Rutgers</td><td>Alex Gamble</td><td>Behavioral Health Clinician</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Dr. Peter Economou</td><td>Associate Professor, Director of Rutgers Behavioral Health &amp; Sport Psychology</td></tr><tr><td>Wisconsin</td><td>Dr. Cassie Pasquariello</td><td>Director of Clinical and Sports Psychology</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Michael Moll</td><td>Assistant AD for Sports Medicine</td></tr></tbody></table><hr/>

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The Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community &amp; Impact Award was established in 2025 to recognize student-athletes at Big Ten institutions who strive to have a positive impact not only in their chosen sport, but also within their community. Jackie Robinson was a standout student-athlete at UCLA, where he was the school’s first four-sport letter winner, excelling in football, basketball, track and field, and baseball. Beyond his athletic prowess, however, he is recognized and honored for his contributions off the field: integrating Major League Baseball and his lifelong commitment to social justice. He is the embodiment of the Big Ten's mission to develop strong student leaders, and we honor his legacy and core values of courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment, and excellence. As Jackie famously said, “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”Each Big Ten member-institution nominates two student-athletes, one male and one female, from their respective schools. The Big Ten Conference selects two national winners from the 36 nominations each year. Student-athletes are nominated based on the following criteria:<ul><li>Demonstrated Impact: Significant and tangible contributions to community projects or causes, including measurable outcomes or positive changes resulting from their involvement.</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with others, including peers, organizations, and community members, to achieve common goals and enhance community impact.</li></ul><ul><li>Consistency and Commitment: Ongoing and consistent participation in community service activities over an extended period of time.</li></ul><ul><li>Visibility and Advocacy: Efforts to raise awareness and advocate for important groups or causes, leveraging their platform to promote positive change and engage others.</li></ul><a href="https://x.com/bigten/status/1909676396416294962" target="_self">Dillan Fontus</a> of Maryland Football and <a href="https://x.com/bigten/status/1911819082476749049" target="_self">Nanea Estrella</a>, a member of the Iowa Women's Wrestling team, were named the national winners for 2025.Here are all 36 student-athlete campus winners for 2025:University of IllinoisAbby Lynch, Track &amp; Field and SoccerKenenna Odeluga, FootballIndiana UniversityShea O’Malley, SoccerJack Wagoner, SoccerUniversity of IowaNanea Estrella, WrestlingWill Ryan, Track &amp; FieldUniversity of MarylandTasha Brozowski, GymnasticsDillan Fontus, FootballUniversity of MichiganYasmine Mansi, Track &amp; FieldSemaj Morgan, FootballMichigan State UniversitySkyla Schulte, GymnasticsJalen Thompson, FootballUniversity of MinnesotaZariyah Black, Track &amp; FieldJordan Dunigan, Track &amp; FieldUniversity of NebraskaGenesis Gibson, GymnasticsMicaylon Moore, Track &amp; FieldNorthwestern UniversityMegumi Oishi, FencingTyler Ganus, BaseballThe Ohio State UniversityNyah Funderburke, SwimmingSonny Styles, FootballUniversity of OregonHannah Seubert, Track &amp; FieldJunior (Naulivou) Lauaki, BaseballPenn State UniversityJami Morris, GolfDylan Lugris, HockeyPurdue UniversityJalen Elrod, Track &amp; FieldBrody Chrisman, BaseballRutgers UniversityEmma Baeyens, Track &amp; FieldJohn Poznanski, WrestlingUCLAJaniah Barker, BasketballChase Griffin, FootballUSCSamirah Moody, Track &amp; FieldBryce Brock, Track &amp; FieldUniversity of WashingtonDeiah Moody, GymnasticsLevi Hawk, SoccerUniversity of WisconsinMarianne Picard, HockeyKamari McGee, Basketball

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