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Cover of “Understanding College Athletics: What Campus Leaders Need to Know About College Sports” next to a headshot of the author Karen Weaver.

Preparing for a Changing College Athletics Landscape

Karen Weaver has been an elite athlete, a coach and a university athletics administrator. Her new book explores what college presidents—and fans—need to know to navigate the ever-shifting ecosystem of college sports.

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Report: Humanities Majors Disappearing

Anxiety about job prospects and heavy reading loads have led to dramatic declines in humanities majors since 2012, according to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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Opinion

A Year After Charlie Kirk’s Killing, We Are Still in a Crisis of Mattering

Civil society depends on dialogue and civic discourse, yes—but that won’t be enough if citizens feel like they don’t matter.

Quarterback Landen Clark #11 of the LSU Tigers is tackled by linebacker Kobe McCloud #21 of the Clemson Tigers during the second half of a game at LSU's Tiger Stadium on Sept. 5, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La.

As Federal Athletics Reform Stalls, SEC Flexes on LSU

Louisiana State University sought to sign two former NFL players, spurring threats of expulsion and a lawsuit from the Southeastern Conference. Now, LSU is backpedaling.

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Central Arkansas Resolves Race-Based Scholarships Investigation

The University of Central Arkansas will have to review all programs, memberships, scholarships and activities, including those involving external organizations...
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After Kirk’s Death, a Third of Students Say Posting ‘MAGA’ Is a Fireable Offense

The Israel-Palestine conflict remains the most taboo topic on college campuses, according to FIRE’s latest free speech report.

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Opinion

Athletes Who Don’t Make It in the Pros Should Be Able to Return to College, With Caveats

Let the players come back, finish their degrees and use whatever collegiate eligibility they legitimately have remaining.

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ABA Accreditation Council Repeals Diversity Standard

In a 10-to-6 vote, the council scrapped a long-standing requirement that law schools “demonstrate by concrete action a commitment to diversity and inclusion.”