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Colleges Are Gambling with Students’ Lives

Mar 2, 2023 · Kristin MacArthur · Comments Off on Colleges Are Gambling with Students’ Lives

In 2018, the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, which prohibited states from allowing legal gambling. Since then, 36 states have legalized sports betting, and 26 … Continue reading “Colleges Are Gambling with Students’ Lives”


For Intercollegiate Sports, When is Enough Enough? 

Nov 10, 2021 · Laurence Peterson · Comments Off on For Intercollegiate Sports, When is Enough Enough? 

Intercollegiate sports, particularly football and basketball, have ever so slowly, over the years, inserted themselves insidiously into the fabric of most universities with the support of alumni, the business community, … Continue reading “For Intercollegiate Sports, When is Enough Enough? “


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?”


Drake Group President: Congress Must Protect Student-Athletes’ Rights

Jan 11, 2021 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on Drake Group President: Congress Must Protect Student-Athletes’ Rights

The fight to protect student-athletes’ rights has been a long uphill battle. The injustices that college athletes suffer at the hands of their academic institutions are many, including a shameless … Continue reading “Drake Group President: Congress Must Protect Student-Athletes’ Rights”


The Ever-growing Costs of Mandatory Student Fees

Mar 2, 2020 · Will Rierson · Comments Off on The Ever-growing Costs of Mandatory Student Fees

North Carolina public universities are more than just institutions of higher learning. They are each small cities of young adults with Olympic-level athletic franchises, massive dining and fitness clubs, and … Continue reading “The Ever-growing Costs of Mandatory Student Fees”


Race-Centered Narratives Obscure the Problems of College Sports

Feb 14, 2020 · P.A. Jensen · Comments Off on Race-Centered Narratives Obscure the Problems of College Sports

National discussions of college athletics routinely emphasize race. That emphasis, however, is unfortunate because it diverts attention from issues that affect all student-athletes. Also, discussions of race in college sports … Continue reading “Race-Centered Narratives Obscure the Problems of College Sports”


Collegiate Esports Programs Are Here to Stay

Mar 1, 2019 · Anthony Hennen · Comments Off on Collegiate Esports Programs Are Here to Stay

More money flows to arenas and building upgrades. The hunt for recruits gets more competitive. University presidents brag about how their new program will make the school nationally known. But … Continue reading “Collegiate Esports Programs Are Here to Stay”


Former University President Nails Many of Higher Education’s Ills

Feb 27, 2019 · George Leef · Comments Off on Former University President Nails Many of Higher Education’s Ills

Often, the strongest criticisms of higher education come from insiders. One insider is Daniel Johnson, who retired as president of the University of Toledo in 2006 after an academic career … Continue reading “Former University President Nails Many of Higher Education’s Ills”

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    In 2021, the North Carolina General Assembly appropriated $97 million for the launching of an ed-tech startup known as Project Kitty Hawk (PKH). This non-profit is designed to partner with … Continue reading “Checking In on Project Kitty Hawk”

  • How a Private College Mandated Civics Instruction Mar 22, 2023

    In the fall of 2020, Cairn University in southeastern Pennsylvania implemented a revised core curriculum that introduced, among other things, a new required course in civics and government. Reactions to … Continue reading “How a Private College Mandated Civics Instruction”

  • The Media Take On the UNC Board Mar 20, 2023

    When news broke that UNC-Chapel Hill had plans to create a new School of Civic Life and Leadership, it was inevitable that there would be some confusion. But nearly two … Continue reading “The Media Take On the UNC Board”

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  • Checking In on Project Kitty Hawk Mar 27, 2023

    In 2021, the North Carolina General Assembly appropriated $97 million for the launching of an ed-tech startup known as Project Kitty Hawk (PKH). This non-profit is designed to partner with … Continue reading “Checking In on Project Kitty Hawk”

  • The Way Forward for Religious Institutions Mar 24, 2023

    Traditional religion in this country has never been more under attack than it is today, with the recent passage of the 2022 “Respect for Marriage Act.” Despite its half-hearted nod … Continue reading “The Way Forward for Religious Institutions”

  • North Carolina Strikes a Blow Against Credentialism Mar 23, 2023

    Last week, following an executive order by Gov. Roy Cooper, North Carolina joined a growing movement to pull down unnecessary barriers to public employment. Bearing the modest title “Recognizing the … Continue reading “North Carolina Strikes a Blow Against Credentialism”

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    In 2021, the North Carolina General Assembly appropriated $97 million for the launching of an ed-tech startup known as Project Kitty Hawk (PKH). This non-profit is designed to partner with … Continue reading “Checking In on Project Kitty Hawk”

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    Traditional religion in this country has never been more under attack than it is today, with the recent passage of the 2022 “Respect for Marriage Act.” Despite its half-hearted nod … Continue reading “The Way Forward for Religious Institutions”

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