Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Coverage of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in the Nexus archive.
- Watch: Gophers AD Mark Coyle on hitting 10-year milestone, selling Williams Arena naming rights, gambling education, and more
Mark Coyle celebrated 10 years as Gophers director of athletics, overseeing 22 varsity sports and 600 athletes. The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved a two-year contract extension for Coyle through June 2032, and Williams Arena will be renamed 'The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota' in a $17 million, 10-year deal. Coyle discussed gambling education for athletes and the allocation of $1.7 million annually from the naming rights contract.
- Williams Arena no more, building takes on its nickname in renaming
Williams Arena, home to the University of Minnesota's basketball team, has been renamed 'The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota' as part of a 10-year partnership focused on health innovation and community initiatives. The new name honors the venue's longstanding nickname and includes programs like on-campus health support, youth sports clinics, and mental health awareness campaigns.