UND issues statement related to settlement with NCAA Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement with the NCAA signed on Oct. 26, 2007, regarding the use of the University’s nickname and logo, the University of North Dakota issues the following statement: “The Athletic Department will transition to a new nickname and logo which do not violate the policy or render UND subject to the policy, if (i) it is unable to secure namesake approval as set forth in [the] agreement prior to the expiration of the approval period, or (ii) namesake approval, once provided, is withdrawn.” See Agreement § 2(d). Also pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, the National Collegiate Athletic Association posted a statement on its web site Monday, Nov. 19. The NCAA statement can be found at: http://www.ncaa.org/