The latest round of conference realignment focuses on the Pac-12 and Mountain West. Here's the latest news and what might happen next.

There have been multiple changes around the Mountain West as conference realignment continues to make waves around college athletics. Mountain West commissioner Gloria Navarez spoke with KRQE Sports reporter Jared Chester during media days this week and shared her thoughts on the future of the league.

Oct 12, 2024; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) leaps over Hawaii Rainbow Warriors defensive back Deliyon Freeman (26) during the second quarter at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. The play was called back due to a Broncos foul. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images / Marco Garcia-Imagn Images

In its search to bolster its ranks, the Mountain West Conference turned to a familiar face. The conference has added Hawai’i as a full-time member, the league announced Tuesday, with the move officially taking effect on July 1,

The University of Hawai'i announced Tuesday it's joining the Mountain West as a full member starting on July 1, 2026. While aligned with the Mountain West

"We are thrilled to welcome the University of Hawaii to the Mountain West as a full-time member," Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez said in a statement released by the sch

The Mountain West Conference reached the important threshold of having eight member schools as conference officials announced the addition of the University of Hawaii at Mānoa on Tuesday.

The Mountain West made itself whole again through a marriage of convenience, even if the partnership will be anything but convenient.