Filter & Sort
How to Fix Division I
With NCAA governance restructuring and new control for the most powerful athletics programs closer than ever, a conference commissioner muses on why and how "evolution" must happen.
Languages vs. Football (Well, Rugby)
The athletics vs. academics debate rages in Australian higher education, too -- with a twist.
More Athletics Undersight
Administrators and trustees at Rutgers University failed to properly monitor the goings-on of sports programs, says -- yet another -- report, keeping them from properly handling an abusive former coach.
Underpaid Coaches?
New study says universities actually spend more per professor on salaries than they do per coach, and that high athletic salaries derive from funds that don't come from the state or institution.
Uphill Battle for HBCU Athletes
Despite some targeted support from the NCAA, historically black colleges struggle to keep up with increased academic standards. Given enrollments dominated by underprepared students, is more money enough?
Postseason Bans on the Rise
Despite athletes' slow but continual improvement in classroom performance, more teams than ever before have been banned from postseason play for poor academic scores. HBCUs are the hardest hit.
Whole Different Ball Game
Gordon Gee's retirement in wake of a controversy that got major attention from sports media raises this question: Are athletics issues at universities fundamentally different from others that presidents face?
Fighting Too Many Fires
Even before athletics scandals, Rutgers president faced criticism on several fronts. Given his limited background in athletics, observers said it’s no surprise sports got away from him, and some worry about the cumulative impact of events in the last year.