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University of Nebraska approved to join Big Ten Conference by Council of Presidents/Chancellors

Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany and Nebraska AD Tom Osborne
Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany and Nebraska AD Tom Osborne

The Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors (COP/C) announced unanimous approval today for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) to join the Big Ten Conference effective July 1, 2011, with competition to begin in all sports for the 2011-12 academic year. UNL will also seek admission into the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), which can occur on or before July 1, 2011.

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