NCCU Alum, Former Athletics Intern Sheena Dean Selected For NCAA Postgraduate Internship
Indianapolis, Ind. – Sheena Dean, a recent North Carolina Central alum and former athletics intern, has been chosen for the prestigious NCAA’s 2024-25 Postgraduate Internship Program. Her selection, announced by the NCAA, is a testament to her exceptional academic and professional achievements.
Dean, who is from Raleigh, obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government and master’s in athletic administration from NC Central. She will work in the NCAA’s endorsement department. While enrolled at NCCU, Dean worked as an equipment manager and a graduate assistant in the compliance office while working on her master’s degree.
The NCAA’s 2024-25 Postgraduate Internship Program cohort recently began their yearlong work experience at the national office in Indianapolis. The intern class comprises 34 college graduates, including 26 former student-athletes.
The Postgraduate Internship Program is a unique opportunity that annually provides on-the-job learning experiences to college graduates passionate about a college sports administration career. With a particular focus on ethnic minorities, women, and former student-athletes, the program offers a rare insight into the inner workings of college sports from a national perspective.
NCAA postgraduate interns receive comprehensive training, mentoring assignments, and networking opportunities. In their first week at the NCAA, current interns engaged with leaders of the Big Ten Conference, Riddell, Wilson Sporting Goods, and Northwestern. As part of the program, postgraduate interns plan and execute professional development site visits to conference offices, member campuses, and affiliate organizations to further their knowledge of the collegiate sports industry and network with leaders.
Learn more about this year’s intern class by clicking HERE. Check out the internship program page for more information on the program, including application details for the 2025-26 cohort. Applications will be open Aug. 5-Sept. 6.
The NCAA contributed to this release.