马歇尔大学撤销了女性游泳的决定,理由是符合第九条. Marshall University reverses decision to cut women’s swimming, citing Title IX compliance.

马歇尔大学已撤销女子游泳和潜水项目, 在2026年3月18日的特别理事会后宣布恢复该团队. Marshall University has reversed its decision to eliminate its women’s swimming and diving program, announcing the team’s reinstatement after a special Board of Governors meeting on March 18, 2026. 校方在学生主导的诉讼中指控违反第九条, 并通过独立审计显示大学努力满足体育运动中的性别平等要求. The reversal followed a student-led lawsuit alleging Title IX violations and an independent audit showing the university struggled to meet gender equity requirements in athletics. 尽管有长期计划扩大女性体育机会, 但大学领导人表示取消女子运动可能会让马歇尔脱离第九条法律的安全港. University leaders said eliminating the women’s sport could have placed Marshall outside Title IX’s legal safe harbor, despite long-term plans to expand female athletic opportunities. 这一决定还允许大学继续发展新的校队特技项目. The decision also allows the university to continue developing its new varsity stunt program. 游泳队在联盟冠军赛前得知计划裁员后，将继续留队。 The swim team, informed of the planned cut just before its conference championship, will now remain.