The Empire 8 consists of eight NCAA Division III private institutions throughout New York State. These institutions posses the same academic and athletic mission for its student-athletes. E8 members stress academic achievement as well athletic prowess and sportsmanship on the playing fields. It is the conference's chief goal to provide high quality intercollegiate athletic experiences for its student-athletes while displaying positive sportsmanship and building character. Click on any of the member schools above to learn more about them and visit their web sites.