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ADRIAN, Mich. — The Adrian College Athletics Department has appointed Adrian College graduate, Natalie Bruno ’25, as the new Assistant Coach of Adrian College Skating.

Bruno graduated from Adrian this past Spring with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design. Bruno was a four-year member of the Adrian College Synchronized and Figure Skating teams, and recently became an individual National Champion in the Excel Juvenile Free Skate Division, placing first at the National Intercollegiate Finals earlier this Spring in South Bend, Indiana.

A product of St. Louis, Missouri, Bruno has previous experience as a Member Experience Associate at Club Fitness, as an Instructor for Learn to Skate, and as a work-study member for AC’s skating programs.

Effective immediately, Bruno will join Director of Skating, Kayleigh Mulligan ’22‘s staff, and assist in overseeing operations for both the Synchronized and Figure Skating teams at Adrian College.

Kirby Smart gave an honest take about Congress and how they relate to current issues in college sports, particularly with NIL. There’s virtually no rules when it comes to the space.

The Georgia coach simply just wants consistency and a sustainable model when it comes to NIL, which some coaches consider pay for play at this point. But as Congress mulls it over, coaches and players are left waiting.

So what are Smart and the rest supposed to do? Scream into the void and just go about their business it seems. That is, until a decision is made.

“Very little has happened,” Smart said on The Paul Finebaum Show. “It just shows you how hard it is to make changes and correct things, probably when they’re needed, because … people have talked about Congress. That’s not easy. Not a lot gets done quickly there and where we are right now. Like, I think every coach agrees we’re in a good place with being able to compensate players. Call it pay for play, call it NIL, I don’t care what you call it. 

“We’re all in a good place for that. We just want it to be in a way that’s sustainable. I just want to be able to have a freshman come in and not make more than a senior and I’d like for other sports to be able to still survive. You know, we’re on the brink of probably one to two years away from a lot of schools cutting sports. What’s the pushback going to be then when you start cutting non revenue sports? I don’t want that to happen.”

Cutting sports is nothing new, but there’s essentially a new version of schools cutting non-revenue athletics. If you can’t pull in a positive number in terms of the dollars, or generate enough, the program could be on the chopping block.

Smart wants a sustainable model and maybe revenue sharing is the way to go in that scenario. But some of these big schools rely solely on football or basketball, or both, to feed the others. What happens to field hockey, wrestling or golf for instance?

So these thoughts aren’t new from Smart. Ironically, he recently commented on the current NIL landscape after losing top recruit Jackson Cantwell to Miami.

“A lot of misleading information out there,” Smart said, according to a report from CBS Sports. “Nobody really knows what’s accurate. A lot of schools are approaching it in different ways. We hear something different from every school. So I don’t think anybody really knows.”

The NIL landscape has certainly made things more challenging for coaches. Without a well-regulated system, it’s often word of mouth in trying to determine who has what legitimate offers from whom.

In a move that’s shaking up the NCAA gymnastics world, Morgan Price is headed to the University of Arkansas after an earth-shattering start to her career in HBCU gymnastics. The six-time national champion, three-time All-American, and viral sensation is leaving Fisk University after three unforgettable seasons to join her older sister, Frankie Price, with the Arkansas Gymbacks.

During her time at Fisk, Morgan didn’t just compete—she made history. As the face of the first-ever HBCU gymnastics program, she helped put Fisk on the national map. The program, founded in 2022, broke barriers as the first HBCU team to compete in NCAA gymnastics. Morgan delivered standout performances meet after meet, winning six national titles and going viral for her high-energy, high-difficulty routines. Millions watched her on social media, becoming a symbol of excellence and representation in the sport.

 Morgan Price won six WCGNIC titles, including back-to-back all-around crowns in 2024 and 2025, and a full sweep of the event titles this season.

Now, she’s bringing that star power to Fayetteville. In Arkansas, she’ll reunite with Frankie, who has already built her legacy. Frankie earned All-SEC honors and delivered multiple top-10 national finishes in 2024. Together, the Price sisters bring unmatched talent, energy, and chemistry to the Gymbacks—a program known for pushing boundaries and thrilling fans.

Story of Legacy

Moreover, this move isn’t just a family reunion. It’s a powerful story of legacy, progress, and sisterhood. Morgan’s journey from HBCU history-maker to SEC contender highlights how HBCU athletes are changing the face of college gymnastics.

Price is a three-time First Team All-American and holds a 9.900+ career high on all events. With a flawless bar routine, she became the first-ever HBCU gymnast to score a Perfect 10 in February. She earned the mark en route to a 39.500 all-around score, which she earned twice in 2025 and currently stands as her personal best.

It’s a new chapter for Morgan, but one was written on the foundation of history she made at an HBCU. For Frankie, it’s a family reunion with national-title potential. And for the sport? It’s a story worth following every step of the way.

HBCU gymnastics started a movement—now, Morgan Price will show how far you can go from an HBCU..

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Morgan Price, a six-time national gymnastics champion and trailblazer in HBCU gymnastics, has officially committed to the University of Arkansas.

The younger sister of Arkansas star Frankie Price, Morgan will join her sibling after three standout seasons at Fisk University, where she was a founding member of the first-ever women’s gymnastics program at an HBCU.

Price’s decision to transfer to Arkansas marks a new chapter in her remarkable career. At Fisk, she dominated the competition with six Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics National Invitational Championship (WCGNIC) titles, including back-to-back all-around crowns in 2024 and 2025, and a sweep of all four apparatus events this season-vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise.

She is also the first HBCU gymnast to score a perfect 10, achieving the feat on uneven bars in February 2025, and holds a career-high all-around score of 39.500, earned twice in 2025.

Reflecting on her commitment, Morgan Price was excited about joining Arkansas and competing with her sister. “I’m thrilled to join the Gymbacks and continue my gymnastics journey where my sister has already made an impact,” Price said. “This opportunity allows me to challenge myself at a new level and contribute to a program with a rich tradition.”

Her move to Arkansas also underscores her role as an ambassador for HBCU gymnastics and the sport at large. Price has been a vocal advocate for expanding opportunities and visibility for gymnasts from historically Black colleges and universities.

“I want to show that HBCU talent can compete and excel at the highest levels,” she remarked. “Joining Arkansas is a step forward in my career, but I remain committed to uplifting the HBCU gymnastics community.”

Morgan Price’s accolades include being a three-time First Team All-American, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Amateur Female Athlete of the Year (2024), and HBCU Sports Female Athlete of the Year (2024).

Arkansas gymnastics coach welcomed the commitment, highlighting Price’s exceptional talent and leadership. “Morgan is a phenomenal athlete and competitor,” the coach said. “Her experience and championship pedigree will be invaluable to our team as we prepare for the 2026 season.”