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Recalling the Great UNC Sports Scandal—How Much has Really Changed?

Sep 6, 2021 · George Leef · Comments Off on Recalling the Great UNC Sports Scandal—How Much has Really Changed?

A decade ago, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was engulfed in a sports scandal that made national headlines, brought down a chancellor who seemed destined for a … Continue reading “Recalling the Great UNC Sports Scandal—How Much has Really Changed?”


How Colleges Could Benefit from an NBA Rule Change

Oct 15, 2018 · Josh Edwards · Comments Off on How Colleges Could Benefit from an NBA Rule Change

It is increasingly apparent that college basketball serves as an unofficial minor league for the National Basketball Association (NBA) rather than as an extracurricular activity for students. And it is … Continue reading “How Colleges Could Benefit from an NBA Rule Change”


No Harm, No Foul in UNC Sports Scandal Course Dispute

May 21, 2018 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off on No Harm, No Foul in UNC Sports Scandal Course Dispute

The Raleigh News & Observer recently published a contentious exchange between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s history professor Jay Smith and vice chancellor of communications Joel Curran … Continue reading “No Harm, No Foul in UNC Sports Scandal Course Dispute”


Embarrassed by the scandals, UNC-Chapel Hill students still love their school.

Jul 25, 2014 · Ever Castro · Comments Off on Embarrassed by the scandals, UNC-Chapel Hill students still love their school.

Embarrassed by the scandals, UNC-Chapel Hill students still love their school.


I take a look at three reform-minded athletics reports and find a few (very few) good ideas.

Jul 23, 2014 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on I take a look at three reform-minded athletics reports and find a few (very few) good ideas.

I take a look at three reform-minded athletics reports and find a few (very few) good ideas.


A Poll on the Latest UNC-Chapel Hill Scandal

Feb 28, 2014 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on A Poll on the Latest UNC-Chapel Hill Scandal

Was the administration right to halt Mary Willingham’s research?

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