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This resolution expresses support for the Big East Conference, a prominent basketball-focused athletic conference known for its competitive excellence and strong academic traditions, accepting Saint Louis University (SLU) as a member institution. The resolution highlights that SLU is a leading private research university in Missouri, a significant representative of the St. Louis region and the state, and a good fit for the Big East due to its basketball-first focus, urban setting, and alignment with the conference's culture. It also notes that SLU's inclusion would strengthen the conference's Midwest presence and provide economic benefits to Missouri and the St. Louis area through increased visitor spending, expanded sponsorship opportunities, and greater national broadcast exposure, similar to the financial benefits other Missouri universities have seen from joining major conferences.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HR4042&year=2026&code=R