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Vote Would Let Wealthiest College Football Conferences Set Their Own Rules

The NCAA board of directors will vote Thursday on a proposal that would give the five wealthiest college football conferences the ability to make rules and pass legislation without the approval of the rest of Division I schools.

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Vote Would Let Wealthiest College Football Conferences Set Their Own Rules

The NCAA board of directors will vote Thursday on a proposal that would give the five wealthiest college football conferences the ability to make rules and pass legislation without the approval of the rest of Division I schools.

Leadership & Policy

Ohio State University Stands By Firing; Band Director Wants Reversal

Ohio State University officials on Tuesday stood by their firing of the marching band director, who said he wants his job back and another chance to change the cultural issues in the unit that led to his dismissal.

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Ousted Alabama State University Trustee Cites Removal as Breach

An ousted trustee at Alabama State University complained to an accreditation agency that his removal by Gov. Robert Bentley violated the organization’s standards.

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Ohio State University Band Director’s Firing Sets Off Clash

The new president of Ohio State University and supporters of the school’s storied marching band are clashing over the unexpected firing of a band director with deep roots in the organization.

Focus Intensifies on Falloff of Students En Route to College

“Summer melt” is said to impact between 10 and 20 percent of all “college-intending” students throughout the United States. One estimate puts the number of students who “melt away” during the summer at 200,000 students per year.

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NBA Players Union Elects Michele Roberts as New Executive Director

The National Basketball Players Association has elected Michele Roberts as executive director, making her the first woman to lead a North American pro sports union.

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William Carey University New Degree: Specialist in Education

William Carey University is offering a new online degree for administrators and teachers who want to help other teachers improve their classroom instruction.

Penn State Hires Former Cal-Berkeley Athletic Director to Lead Program

Penn State hired Sandy Barbour as athletic director, a month after she stepped down as AD at the University of California-Berkeley.

University of North Carolina Inviting Ex-Athletes Back to Complete Degrees

North Carolina is inviting former scholarship athletes who left before completing coursework to return and earn their degrees.

Leadership & Policy

University of Connecticut Settles Sex Assault Lawsuit

The University of Connecticut will pay $1.3 million to settle a lawsuit by five women who alleged the school did not take seriously their claims of sexual assaults on campus.

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Happy Anniversary!

Congratulations to William E. Cox Jr., Diverse Vice President of Operations and Advertising, as we celebrate this week the 13th anniversary of his joining the team. This July, in fact, has been extra special for Will as he also has been able to savor his beloved World Cup competition.

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