In the wake of the NCAA v. Alston Supreme Court decision and the House v. NCAA settlement, the traditional model of athlete amateurism is fundamentally being redefined. These landmark legal developments have dismantled long-standing restrictions on college athlete compensation and ushered in a new age—one in which the economic rights of student-athletes are finally taking center stage. Alston struck down limits on education-related benefits, affirming that the NCAA is subject to antitrust scrutiny. House went even further, challenging the NCAA’s ban on direct pay and laying the foundation for backpay and future revenue-sharing models. Together, these cases are reshaping the legal and financial landscape of college sports, while demanding a reexamination of fairness, equity, and the future of the NCAA.
The Dickinson Law Review plans to explore said transformations by devoting its Volume 130 Symposium to the evolving Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”) era of college athletics. We are seeking contributors who will provide substantive expertise and fresh perspectives to this unfolding dialogue, and who are eager to define the contours of what lies ahead.
The Symposium is scheduled for April 10th, 2026, at Penn State Dickinson Law’s Carlisle campus. There is no conference fee, and Penn State Dickinson Law will provide speakers with funding for travel and related accommodations. All authors wishing to be published must present live and in person at this symposium.
To apply, please submit a proposal to rah6147@psu.edu by December 1st, 2025. In your proposal, please include your name, title, a short summary of your proposed topic, and a brief statement of your background and/or reason for interest in participating in our symposium.