Winston-Salem, N.C. (April 17, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) proudly congratulates two outstanding student athletes who have been selected to attend the 2026 Black Student Athlete Summit as HBCU Fellows through the NCAA Office of Inclusion.
Representing the CIAA at this prestigious national event will be Robert Scott III of Bluefield State University, a member of the men’s track and field program, and Nia Miller of Lincoln University, a member of the women’s soccer program.
In addition to their athletic accomplishments, both students serve as members of the CIAA Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), demonstrating leadership, service, and a commitment to enhancing the student athlete experience across the conference.
The 2026 Black Student Athlete Summit, themed Beyond NIL, will take place May 20 through May 23, 2026, at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon. The summit will provide student athletes with opportunities to explore topics focused on long term intellectual, financial, cultural, and institutional growth beyond traditional name, image, and likeness opportunities.
As HBCU Fellows, Scott and Miller will have all registration, hotel accommodations, and travel expenses covered through the NCAA Office of Inclusion, Education and Community Engagement’s partnership with the Black Student Athlete Summit.
CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker praised the selection of both student leaders. "We are incredibly proud of Robert and Nia for earning this outstanding opportunity," said Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker. "Their selection reflects the excellence, leadership, and impact that CIAA student athletes continue to demonstrate on their campuses and throughout our conference. We are confident they will represent the CIAA with distinction while gaining valuable knowledge that will benefit their futures."
The CIAA celebrates Robert Scott III and Nia Miller for this remarkable achievement and looks forward to the positive impact they will continue to make as student athletes and leaders.
Media Contact:
Anna M. Butzlaff
Associate Commissioner, Strategic Communications
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)
abutzlaff@theciaa.com
About the CIAA
Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first, and longest running, African American athletic conference in the U.S. and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150,000 fans from around the country. The Basketball Tournament has been honored as a 2019 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, for both 2018 and 2019.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the CIAA is governed by the Presidents and Chancellors of its 12 member institutions: Bowie State University, Bluefield State University, Claflin University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Livingstone College, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Winston-Salem State University. For more information on the CIAA, visit theciaa.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.