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Limbo Name of Game for Non-revenue-generating Collegiate Sports

In the wake of conference realignments and game-changing court decisions, stakeholders in non-revenue-generating intercollegiate sports wonder what the future holds.

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NCAA Today’s Top 10 Award Winner Mark Thomas

NCAA Today’s Top 10 Award Winner Mark Thomas

NCAA to Honor Former Paralympic Winner With Inspiration Award

Former Norfolk State University track star and Paralympic winner, April Holmes, overcomes adversity, wins prestigious award.

Special Focus: NCAA Sports

This issue covers the future of Olympic/non-revenue generating sports in college, the recent UNC scandal involving student-athletes, and the latest student protests and the NCAA’s reactions to them.

Maine Community College System President Fitzsimmons Resigns

AUGUSTA, Maine — With Gov. Paul LePage trying to restrict funding and threatening “further harm,” Maine Community College System President John Fitzsimmons announced Wednesday that he’s stepping down, saying it’s in the best interest of students and staff.

‘Spare Parts’ Movie Could Move Along Undocumented Immigrant Conversation

Surrounding the story is the reality of low expectations for students in struggling schools and the constant threat of deportation for undocumented students.

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Diverse on the Go!

Sports Writer Frank J. Matthews will be among the Diverse staff members attending the 2015 NCAA Convention at National Harbor, Maryland, today through Sunday.

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In Case You Missed It…

Initiative in California Clearing Path to Law School for Underrepresented Study: Relying on Above-Average Scores on Entrance Exams Hinders Diversity Law Professors Warn Against Failure to Prioritize Accuracy in Judicial System Experts Say Student-Athlete Grad Rates Manipulated in University Cash Games

In Collegiate Athletics, Football Coaches Drive the Bus

With so much on the line, the coach is under immense pressure to win at any cost. That cost often is the education and well-being of the student-athletes under their tutelage.

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University of Virginia Proposes New Rules for Greek Organizations

Kegs of beer and pre-made mixes of liquor and punch will be banned from fraternity parties at the University of Virginia under proposed new rules aimed at stamping out sexual assault on campus.

Experts Say Student-Athlete Grad Rates Manipulated in University Cash Games

Attendees at the inaugural Black Student Athlete Conference discuss whether Black student-athletes are brought to campuses to receive an education or primarily to generate revenue for the institution.

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