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Schools Adjust to New Rules and Regulations in College Sports

New changes in college sports could have significant implications for athletes and gender equity.

W. MARICHAL GENTRY

W. MARICHAL GENTRY has been named dean of students at the University of the South. He was associate vice president for student life and senior associate dean of Yale College. Gentry earned a bachelor’s from the University of the South and a master’s from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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To Sai Tummala, There’s No Such Thing as Too Much Preparation

After a basketball game or hard practice, don’t expect to find the 2015 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year taking a break or chilling out. Expect to find the lights on and his head buried in an organic chemistry or neurobiology textbook.

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University of Alabama’s Rivers Will Not Be Deterred

The 2015 Arthur Ashe Jr. Female Sports Scholar of the Year always rises to meet a challenge, whether it’s on the volleyball court, in the classroom or in her personal life.

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2015 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars

2015 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars

Leadership & Policy

Illinois State Players, Coaches Mourn 7 Victims of Plane Crash

A news conference at Illinois State University to discuss the seven school officials and fans who died in a plane crash while returning from the NCAA Tournament became a tearful, moving memorial Wednesday.

Staley Seeks to Make Impact on Court and Off

One of the most acclaimed point guards in women’s basketball, Dawn Staley, is also making history as a coach, motivator and leader.

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Leadership & Policy

Fort Valley University President to Step Down

The president of Fort Valley State University is stepping down after two years in the post.

RHONDA TRACY

RHONDA TRACY has been named chancellor of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, effective April 16. She is currently the senior vice president for academic affairs at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. She earned a bachelor’s from the University of South Carolina, a master’s from West Virginia University and a doctorate from Ohio University.

Experts: HBCUs Powered Baseball’s Negro Leagues

The best untold story of Black baseball in the United States is the one in which the pursuit of a higher education was front and centerfield in the lives of many Black baseball players.

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Bucknell University Expels 3 for Racist Radio Broadcast

Bucknell University says it has expelled three students over a school radio broadcast in which they made racist comments and used a slur.

NCAA President Troubled by Indiana’s New Law

NCAA president Mark Emmert, whose organization is based in Indianapolis and will showcase one of its signature sporting events there this weekend, said Monday that a new Indiana law that could allow businesses to discriminate against gays and lesbians might jeopardize the NCAA’s relationship with the state.

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