IOWA CITY, Iowa — The NIL Store powered by Campus Ink has announced the University of Iowa NIL Store is coming soon, providing officially licensed merchandising opportunities and industry-leading payouts to every Iowa Hawkeyes student-athlete.

Hawkeye fans are encouraged to “look for the officially licensed” label. When Iowa fans see the Collegiate Licensed Properties label, they can be assured that they are purchasing officially licensed merchandise benefiting the University of Iowa Athletics Department, and in the case of the University of Iowa NIL Store powered by Campus Ink, they are also providing support to Hawkeye student-athletes.

In coordination with Iowa’s INFLCR Exchange, the NIL Store powered by Campus Ink will launch a complete NIL merchandise platform for University of Iowa student-athletes featuring officially licensed NIL apparel and fashion jersey options.

Every athlete who signs up will possess a personalized digital locker room that will house their merchandise.

The NIL Store team handles all the creative, product creation, design, marketing, fulfillment and customer service for its student-athletes. Additionally, the NIL Store works directly with student-athletes to educate them on merchandising, marketing and sales trends to develop strategies for optimal success.

The NIL Store network of schools’ spans most of the Big Ten Conference, with stores at Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, Penn State, Maryland, Nebraska, Michigan State, Northwestern, Ohio State and Rutgers.

ABOUT CAMPUS INK AND THE NIL STORE 

Backed by Mark Cuban, Campus Ink expanded into the Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) space in 2021 and launched the NIL Store, which serves as a merchandising solution for student-athletes and schools across the country. The NIL Store operates with the firm belief that every student-athlete has an opportunity to capitalize on their NIL and should earn industry-leading payouts. Campus Ink was founded in 1947 on the campus of the University of Illinois and was reimagined in 2015 with an office in downtown Chicago and a production facility in Urbana, Illinois, where the company handles all of its own production and fulfillment.

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa women’s tennis team will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, to open the fall season at the Charlotte Invitational.  The tournament will be held on Sunday and Monday at the Halton-Wagner Tennis Complex.   

Five Hawkeyes will be competing in the two-day event, including Daianne Hayashida, Chelsea Bluestein, Pia Kranholdt, Barbora Pokorna and Jessica Matthews. Two of the student-athletes – Bluestein and Matthews — will be making their Iowa debuts.  

The Hawkeyes will be one of five teams competing, along with Charlotte, Duke, Kansas State and Wisconsin.    

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Hawkeye fans can now support NIL activities for student-athletes on all 22 Hawkeye athletic teams through the Swarm Collective.

Individuals who make a one-time gift of $1,000 or more, or commit to monthly gifts of $100 or more, will be able to direct their NIL support to any of the Hawkeye athletic programs.

“NIL support has become critically important to Hawkeye Athletics. We are fortunate to have such a passionate fanbase who continues to be generous in so many areas, and we don’t take that for granted. We want to support the donor interest whether it is in purchasing tickets or contributing to scholarships, facilities and NIL,” said Beth Goetz, interim Henry B. And Patricia B. Tippie director of athletics chair.

“Brad’s leadership of the Swarm Collective, with the support of Scott and Jayne, has been incredible. We truly appreciate those who have contributed to the Swarm Collective and our excited about the opportunity for all Hawkeye student-athletes to benefit from NIL.”

The Swarm Collective is led by Brad Heinrichs, CEO; Scott Brickman, Executive Director/COO; and Jayne Oswald, Vice President of Events and Engagement.

“NIL is a wonderful tool that provides student-athletes with opportunities to build and enhance their personal brand while also serving local charities and nonprofits.” said Heinrichs. “We are thrilled to be able to expand this opportunity to athletes in all 22 Hawkeye sports programs at Iowa and continue to contribute to their success on and off the field of play.”

The Swarm Collective has participated with over 40 nonprofit organizations in their first year totaling nearly 1,200 in student-athlete hours of service.

To provide support, or learn more about the Swarm Collective, visit iowaswarm.com.