Norfolk, Va. (July 13, 2016) --- The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, of which Delaware State is a member, has announced that it has entered into a multi-year agreement with NIKE to become the official apparel, accessory and equipment brand of the league until 2020.

The MEAC currently has a conference-wide footwear agreement for its 13 member institutions with NIKE, also until 2020.

The MEAC/NIKE apparel, accessory and equipment agreement will begin Sep. 1, 2016. In addition to Delaware State, MEAC members Bethune-Cookman, Coppin State, Florida A&M, Maryland-Eastern Shore, Norfolk State, North Carolina A&T, North Carolina Central, Savannah State and South Carolina State will benefit from the partnership.

“We are elated to expand our partnership with Nike, the worldwide leader in athletic footwear, apparel and accessories,” said MEAC Commissioner Dr. Dennis Thomas. “We appreciate NIKE's over fifteen-year investment with the MEAC and recognizing the value of our brand.”

“Both Nike and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference have a rich, storied history and progressive mindset,” said Kit Morris Senior Director of Sports Marketing. “The continuation of this partnership builds on that legacy to drive the future of student-athletes at these historic institutions.”

The company will also continue to provide summer internships to deserving MEAC student-athletes at the NIKE World Headquarters in Beaverton, Ore. and provide two (2) graduate scholarships annually for MEAC student-athletes attending graduate school.