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NAIA Renews Partnership with StudentBridge

Meg Smith
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October 30, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has extended a partnership with StudentBridge, designating the company the Official Provider of the NAIA Interactive Map through October 2027.

The NAIA Interactive Map provides a centralized way for prospective students and families to explore member institutions. Through its broader suite of digital engagement solutions, StudentBridge also helps colleges and universities bring their campuses and communities to life through video viewbooks, virtual and self-guided tours, and personalized digital experiences designed to connect students with the institutions that best fit their goals.

StudentBridge gives NAIA institutions a competitive edge

“NAIA schools have remarkable stories to tell, often against institutions with bigger budgets and far greater name recognition. Today’s students make their college decisions digitally, long before they ever set foot on campus, so that is where those stories need to be,” said Jonathan Clues, founder and CEO of StudentBridge. “As the Official Provider of the NAIA Interactive Map, and through our full suite of digital engagement solutions, we help member schools meet student-athletes and non-athlete students where they are, with authentic video and immersive experiences that show them where they belong.”

The renewed agreement highlights the shared commitment of the NAIA and StudentBridge to strengthening the connection between prospective students and NAIA institutions. By making it easier to discover campuses, explore opportunities, and experience campus life digitally, the partnership supports institutions as they work to engage students and build their incoming classes.

“Renewing our partnership with a company focused on addressing the challenges institutions face makes sense for the NAIA,” said Jim Carr, NAIA president and CEO. “StudentBridge gives our institutions a personalized edge to stand out the highly competitive higher education landscape.”

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA) 


The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is a governing body of small athletics programs dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. NAIA members provide more than 87,000 student-athletes with opportunities to play college sports, earn $1.3 billion in financial aid from NAIA institutions, and compete in 31 national championships. naia.org | @NAIA  

About StudentBridge

Rooted in higher education since 2006, StudentBridge’s technology and solutions have helped more than 800 colleges and universities bring their campus to life through video, virtual tours and personalized digital experiences that drive enrollment. Its goal is simple: every student finds the right fit, and every school fills every seat. Learn more at StudentBridge.com.

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