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Students

Utah Police Reviewing BYU’s Handling of Sexual Assault Cases

SALT LAKE CITY ― Utah’s Department of Public Safety has launched an investigation into whether Brigham Young University’s police department is appropriately sharing sexual assault case information. BYU’s police department asked for the investigation so that an external party could examine whether it is correctly sharing these reports with other departments in the school and […]

June 1, 2016

Students

Only Solution for Baylor University—Dump “Big-Time” Sports

The best way for Baylor University to rectify a scandal over its failure to implement Title IX standards throughout the university is to get rid of “big-time” sports.

May 30, 2016

Students

Poor Responses to Sex Assault Cases Sink Baylor President Ken Starr, Football Coach Art Briles

A scathing report as the result of an independent investigation into Baylor University’s handling of student sex assault allegations has led to the ouster of President Kenneth Starr and the suspension of football coach Art Briles with his firing expected to follow.

May 27, 2016

Sports

Washington Names Jennifer Cohen New Athletic Director

SEATTLE ― For the second time in the past 10 years, Washington chose continuity at the top of its athletic department over bringing in a new face from outside the school. Washington named Jennifer Cohen as its new athletic director Tuesday after she served as the interim athletic director following Scott Woodward’s departure for Texas […]

May 24, 2016

Sports

Suit Seeks Testimony from ex-Texas Coach Mack Brown, Others

AUSTIN, Texas ― A former University of Texas track coach’s sex and race discrimination lawsuit has new life, and her lawyers are still pursuing long-sought testimony from former football coach Mack Brown and prominent current and former administrators as they dig into one of college sports’ highest-profile athletic departments. Former women’s track coach Bev Kearney […]

May 22, 2016

Students

University Panel Adopts Expanded Student-athlete Protections

SAN FRANCISCO ― A policy that would nearly triple the number of University of California student-athletes guaranteed continued financial aid in the event of a career-ending sports injury received unanimous approval Wednesday from a committee of the university’s governing board. The proposal came from a working group of UC athletic directors tasked with making recommendations […]

May 11, 2016

Students

FSU Student Reps: No Headdresses at Seminoles Games

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ― Florida State University’s student government has passed a resolution discouraging Seminoles fans from wearing Native American headdresses at games. The Student Government Association approved the nonbinding, formal opinion by a 27-4 vote on April 20 asking the university’s administration to consider adding the wearing of headdresses as a violation of the student […]

May 4, 2016

Sports

NCAA Board OKs Anti-discrimination Measure for Event Bidding

INDIANAPOLIS ― The NCAA Board of Governors adopted an anti-discrimination measure Wednesday that would affect the way the governing body evaluates bids to host sporting events. The NCAA said the decision came during the board’s quarterly meeting in Indianapolis. In a news release, the NCAA said it requires sites that are hosting events or […]

April 28, 2016

Sports

North Carolina Now on Clock to Respond in NCAA Academic Case

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. ― North Carolina is preparing for the next step toward a long-awaited resolution in the multi-year case centered around its academic fraud scandal. The school and individuals named for violations have 90 days to respond now that they finally know what NCAA charges they face. It’s the next procedural deadline, though not […]

April 27, 2016

Faculty & Staff

NCAA Adds Charge, Removes Another from UNC Academic Case

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. ― After waiting eight months to find out how the NCAA would revise its list of charges tied to the North Carolina’s long-running academic fraud scandal, the school is in similar position it was before. UNC still faces five serious charges that include lack of institutional control. The governing body added a […]

April 25, 2016

Sports

APR Scores Show Money Remains Big Factor in College Sports

INDIANAPOLIS ― The wealthiest schools in college sports are cashing in with high academic performances. Others are paying a stiff price for sub-par scores. The NCAA’s latest Academic Progress Rate numbers, released Wednesday, show that schools with less money continue to play catch-up even as athletes remain in school and work toward degrees at record […]

April 20, 2016

Students

Melton Breaks Down Diversity Barriers in Intercollegiate Sports

Nicole Melton has spent the last four years of her budding career in higher education teaching students the importance of breaking barriers in the intercollegiate sports arena.

April 17, 2016