TY - BOOK AU - Billy Hawkins AU - Aquasia Shaw AU - Simran Kaur Sethi PY - 2026 CY - New York, United States of America PB - Peter Lang Verlag SN - 2578-7713 SN - 9783034352154 TI - The Evolution of Collegiate Athletics T2 - Embracing the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Era DO - 10.3726/b23558 UR - https://www.peterlang.com/document/1481690 N2 - In the dynamic world of college athletics, a transformative shift is underway—one that revolves around the concept of "Name, Image, and Likeness" (NIL). This volume marks the commencement of our exploration into the profound changes sweeping through the collegiate sports landscape, as college athletes are granted unprecedented opportunities to harness their own identities for financial gain. Drawing on extensive research and insights from legal experts and scholars, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of the historical evolution of NIL legislation, legal and ethical concerns, challenges international athletes are encountering, equity issues regarding gender and the HBCU experience, and future trends. KW - National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), College Athletes, Higher Education, Race, Gender, International College Athletes LA - English ER -