Mountain West, Gloria Nevarez

Commissioner doubles down on Mountain West’s viability after five teams leave in 2026
Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez issued a statement Wednesday reiterating the conference’s commitment to remaining viable when five members leave for a rebuilt Pac-12 next year.
Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez releases statement on conference realignment
As the Pac-12 looks to add at least one more football-playing member before 2026, Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez believes her conference will stick together into the 2030s. The Pac-12, which poached Boise State,
Mountain West commish Gloria Nevarez says remaining members committed to league's future
"A good deal of specualtion has recently been offered by various media outlets regarding the current and future status of the Mountain west, and other collegiat
Mountain West Makes Announcement Amid Conference Realignment Rumors
"First, the seven member institutions who are the foundation of the Mountain West have fully committed to the future of the conference," Nevarez continued. "Each member has cemented that commitment by executing a Grant of Rights Agreement, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2032."
Mountain West shares ‘realignment update’ stating 7 current members committed for 2026
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Commissioner doubles down on Mountain West’s commitment to remain viable after 5 teams leave in 2026
Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez has issued a statement reiterating the conference’s commitment to remaining viable when five members leave for a rebuilt Pac-12 next year.
Mountain West commissioner says UNLV, other schools are committed to conference
Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez is squashing new chatter of more college athletics realignment, this time involving UNLV.Nevarez released a statement
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Northern Illinois to join Mountain West as football-only in '26
"We are excited about adding Northern Illinois football to the Mountain West," commissioner Gloria Nevarez said in a statement. "In evaluating NIU, the MW Board of Directors and Directors of ...
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With five schools making the jump, the penalty is $55 million. Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez defended her conference after the lawsuit was initially filed in September. “The ...
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Mountain West adds Northern Illinois as a football member
“We are excited about adding Northern Illinois football to the Mountain West,” MW commissioner Gloria Nevarez said in a statement. “In evaluating NIU, the MW Board of Directors and Directors ...
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Mountain West Conference and NIU Football Announce Huskies' Membership For 2026
"We are excited about adding the Northern Illinois University football program to the Mountain West," said MW Commissioner Gloria Nevarez in a statement. "In evaluating NIU, the MW Board of ...
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Mountain West adds another member for football only
“We are excited about adding Northern Illinois football to the Mountain West,” commissioner Gloria Nevarez said in a statement. “In evaluating NIU, the MW board of directors and directors of ...
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Pac-12 urges court not to dismiss ‘poaching penalty’ lawsuit vs. Mountain West
With five schools making the jump, the penalty is $55 million. Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez defended her conference after the lawsuit was initially filed in September. Advertising ...
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Pac-12 maintains Mountain West poaching penalties are ‘invalid and unenforceable’
After the Pac-12 filed its lawsuit, MWC Commissioner Gloria Nevarez issued a statement on the poaching penalty. “The (poaching) provision was put in place to protect the Mountain West ...