University Athletic Association
The University Athletic Association ( UAA ), also known as Nerdy Nine or Egghead Eight , is an eight university league for various sports that play in NCAA Division III . The UUA is the only league whose members are all members of the Association of American Universities , a network of leading North American research universities.
The league was founded in 1986. Members are located in the states of Georgia , Illinois , Missouri , Pennsylvania , Massachusetts , Ohio, and New York . The headquarters are in Rochester , New York.
Members
| university | place | founded | Sponsorship | students | Team name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | Waltham , Massachusetts | 1948 | Private | 5,327 | Judges |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania | 1900 | Private | 10,875 | Tartans |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland , Ohio | 1826 | Private | 9,814 | Spartans |
| Emory University | Atlanta , Georgia | 1836 | Private | 12,755 | Eagles |
| New York University | New York City , New York | 1831 | Private | 42,189 | Violets |
| University of Chicago | Chicago , Illinois | 1890 | Private | 14,788 | Maroons |
| University of Rochester | Rochester , New York | 1850 | Private | 9,735 | Yellowjackets |
| Washington University in St. Louis | St. Louis , Missouri | 1853 | Private | 13,527 | Bears |
All universities except Brandeis were founding members. The Johns Hopkins University was another founding member, but is now a member of the UAA more.