Sept. 17, 2009

Philadelphia, Pa. - "On behalf of the Atlantic 10 Conference and its member institutions, we extend our condolences to the family, friends and staff of Dr. Myles Brand. His dedication to education and the student-athlete experience helped shape the vision of intercollegiate athletics in a profound and exemplary manner. Dr. Brand's valuable leadership and stewardship was eclipsed only by the vast number of individuals he influenced in a positive way. It is a great loss to intercollegiate athletics but his inspired leadership, commitment to academic and athletic integrity, sportsmanship and the student-athlete will be long remembered."

Bernadette V. McGlade, Commissioner

The NCAA Official Press Release can be found here.

About the Atlantic 10
The Atlantic 10 Conference was formed in 1975, is currently comprised of 14 member institutions and sponsors 21 championship sports. The mission and goal of the Atlantic 10 is to preserve, protect, and enhance the academic and athletic excellence of our members. The conference is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and providing equitable championship experiences for more than 6,000 student-athletes, coaches, and support staff. Approaching the 35th anniversary in 2010-11, as a Division I Conference, we salute the outstanding members and leaders that have helped build the foundation of the Atlantic 10. The member institutions of the Atlantic 10 are the University of Dayton, Duquesne University, Fordham University, The George Washington University, La Salle University, University of Massachusetts, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of Rhode Island, University of Richmond, St. Bonaventure University, Saint Joseph's University, Saint Louis University, Temple University, and Xavier University.