KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association has announced a two-year partnership extension with Musco Lighting, the industry leader in sports lighting systems. As the Official Lighting Partner of the MIAA, Musco will continue to provide expertise and resources to the Association’s 14 member institutions, supporting facility projects, lighting best practices, and technology upgrades across the conference.

The extended partnership will build on Musco’s longstanding relationship with MIAA member institutions while providing conference schools with additional resources and opportunities related to sports lighting, facility development, and career development.

"The MIAA is excited to announce the extension of our partnership agreement with Musco Lighting,” said MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy. “Musco Lighting continues to work with MIAA campuses to enhance our "first-class" facilities and provide our student-athletes and fans with an excellent game day experience!"

As part of the partnership extension, the MIAA will support the promotion of Musco’s lighting standards for conference events. The partnership will also provide opportunities to continue promoting Musco internship opportunities to MIAA student-athletes and member institutions. 

“Mike and Taylor at the conference office have been amazing in making this partnership all that it can be,” said Musco Market Development Manager, Chris Hailey. “We look forward to another year of providing education and support to the member schools around best lighting practices and assisting in making the most of each team’s game day experience.”

ABOUT MUSCO:
For 50 years, Musco has been a world leader in sports and large-area lighting and facility solutions, helping organizations create better, safer, and more enjoyable environments for athletes, fans, and communities. Headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco’s innovative lighting systems are used everywhere from neighborhood fields and major stadiums to international sporting events and the Olympic Games. Its solutions are designed to provide exceptional light control, uniformity, and reduced glare, while offering reliable, long-term performance and support.
 
ABOUT THE MIAA:
Established in 1912, the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) is one of the NCAA’s oldest and most successful athletic conferences. Over the past 114 years, MIAA teams and student-athletes have won 62 NCAA Division II team national championships and well over 400 individual national titles. With 14 full-time members across five states, the association’s nationally acclaimed universities offer a balanced experience that challenges student-athletes academically, develops their athletic skills in high-level NCAA Division II competition, and enriches their overall health and well-being.