CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) will host its ninth Student-Athlete Leadership Conference (SALC) this weekend, Friday-Sunday, September 12-14. The conference views this event as primarily educational but also a way to bond the A-R-C’s athletics community.
Programming will be focused on character development, mental health, and DEI. This year’s inclusion of
The Zone, a mental wellness platform designed specifically for athletes, reinforces the A-R-C’s ongoing dedication to student mental health and resilience.
A full conference schedule and additional details can be found on the
SALC landing page.
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About the American Rivers Conference
Nationally respected for excellence in NCAA Division III athletics, the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) has a tradition dating back to its founding in 1922 as the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association and adopted its current name in 2018 to reflect its strong Iowa roots and growing regional footprint. The A-R-C is a collaborative community that champions the holistic development of student-athletes, uniting member institutions in a shared commitment to academic achievement, athletic distinction, and leadership.
The A-R-C is home to nine full-time member institutions: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College. Luther College has announced its departure from the conference, effective at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year.
