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An Unappealing Decision

An Unappealing DecisionExperts view U.S. Circuit Court panel’s reversal of Cureton v. NCAA as maintaining a ‘discriminatory status quo’ in collegiate sportsBy Eric St. JohnWASHINGTON — The NCAA “is free to discriminate.” That is how some experts are interpreting the decision of a three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that ruled […]

February 2, 2000

The James Brooks Illiteracy Scandal

The James Brooks Illiteracy ScandalAuburn University’s and the Cincinnati Bengals’ secret little ‘problem’ unveiled.CINcinnati, OHIO — The official statement given via Jack Brennan, public relations director for the Cincinnati Bengals, is: “James Brooks was able to function and perform in his football role while with the Bengals. No one was aware there was a problem.” […]

January 5, 2000

Not Exactly for the Sport of It

Not Exactly for the Sport of ItOne Black college football conference opts for the money, the other for a chance at a national championship.When it comes to post-season play in college football, the historically Black conferences that compete at the National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I level stand at opposite ends of the spectrum. The Southwestern […]

January 5, 2000

Still Playing Games with Education

Still Playing Games with EducationTry as we might to keep our coverage of athletics to a respectful minimum, we are far too often forced into dedicating a significant number of our pages to this subject. Such is the case with the edition you hold in your hands.The tragic account of former Auburn University and Cincinnati […]

January 5, 2000

Events

EventsJanuaryJan. 4-7, 2000Council on Independent Colleges2000 Presidents InstituteTucson, Ariz.Phone: (202) 466-7230E-mail: rgarth@cic.nche.eduWeb: www.cic.eduJan. 6-13, 2000National Collegiate Athletic Association94th Annual ConventionSan DiegoPhone: (317) 917-6222E-mail: sbobert@ncaa.orgWeb: www.ncaa.orgJan. 8-11, 2000National Association of Women in Education13th Annual International Conference“Advancing Women in Higher Education”New OrleansPhone: (202) 659-9330Web: www.nawe.orgJan. 14-15, 20006th National African American Student Leadership Conference“New Dimensions of African American […]

January 5, 2000

Events

DecemberDec. 27-30, 1999Modern Languages Association115th Annual ConventionChicagoPhone: (212) 475-9972E-mail: mkraus@mla.orgWeb: www.mla.org JanuaryJan. 4-7, 2000Council on Independent Colleges2000 Presidents InstituteTucson, Ariz.Phone: (202) 466-7230E-mail: rgarth@cic.nche.eduWeb: www.cic.eduJan. 8-11, 2000National Association of Women in Education13th Annual International Conference“Advancing Women in Higher Education”New OrleansPhone: (202) 659-9330Web: www.nawe.orgJan. 6-13, 2000National Collegiate Athletic Association94th Annual ConventionSan DiegoPhone: (317) 917-6222E-mail: sbobert@ncaa.orgWeb: www.ncaa.orgJan. 14-15, 20006th […]

December 22, 1999

Bayou Classic Gets Bigger, Richer

Bayou Classic Gets Bigger, RicherGo-it-alone strategy puts more than a little sugar in Grambling’s and Southern’s bowlsBy Scott DyerNEW ORLEANS — The annual Bayou Classic football game between Louisiana’s two major historically Black universities has built a reputation over the past 26 years as the biggest Black happening in America.Each year on the weekend after […]

December 22, 1999

Rebel Flag Stance Could Diminish Competitiveness

Rebel Flag Stance Could Diminish CompetitivenessNAACP Warns Athletes AwayGREENVILLE, S.C. — The state NAACP is increasing the pressure on South Carolina to remove the Confederate battle flag from the Statehouse dome by encouraging Black student athletes to stay away from state colleges and universities.“We think a number of them would support us and would rather […]

November 24, 1999

Faculty & Staff

Professional Appointments

PresidentsRoman Picked as Interim Head at CCNYDr. Stanford A. Roman Jr. has been named interim president of the City University of New York’s City College. Since 1990, he had served as dean of the CUNY Medical School and Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at CCNY, a post he will continue to hold. Roman earned […]

October 27, 1999

Can the Dream Be Saved?

Can the Dream Be Saved?CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors announced earlier this month that race will continue to be considered in the school’s admissions process. The board also said it supports President John T. Casteen III’s decision several months ago to end the use of a point system that benefited […]

October 27, 1999

Black Basketball Players’ Graduation Rates Sink

Black Basketball Players’ Graduation Rates SinkINDIANAPOLIS — Graduation rates for African American college athletes in both men’s and women’s basketball sank again, setting off fresh concern that schools care more a winning season than academic excellence.The National Collegiate Athletic Association reported this month the graduation rate for black male basketball players at the nation’s biggest […]

September 15, 1999

Low Score for Collegiate Sports

Low Score for Collegiate SportsLatest report shows colleges and universities are among the worst when it comes to hiring and promoting women and people of color in the coaching and managerial ranks of sports.WASHINGTON — College sports departments scarcely received a passing grade when it came to the hiring and promotion of minorities and women, […]

September 1, 1999

Collegiate Athletics Hightlights

Collegiate Athletics HightlightsCollegiate athletics have presented a grueling playing field for student athletes of color over the past 15 years. And sometimes, just when it seems that players of color have gotten used to the terrain, new issues of equity explode on the field, making the footing even more precarious. The following 15 issues — […]

August 18, 1999

Professional Appointments

Branch to head Community college ofBaltimore County-ESsexDr. Wayne Branch has been named president of the Community College of Baltimore County-Essex. Previously, he was vice president for student affairs at the Community College of Philadelphia. Branch earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and art from West Virginia State College Institute; and a master’s and doctorate degrees […]

August 18, 1999

Black Women Diving into the Soccer Spotlight

Black Women Diving into the Soccer SpotlightBy Robin M. BennefieldWASHINGTON — Her teammates call her “The Wall” and it is easy to see why after Brianna Scurry’s performance during last month’s World Cup semifinal soccer game against Brazil. She made six spectacular saves against the Brazilians to lead her teammates to the championship contest against […]

August 4, 1999

Hate Wave?

Hate Wave?While Indiana University community mourns the victims of isolated violence, school officials seek ways to restore peaceBLOOMINGTON, Ind. — More than 2,700 people — including U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno — attended a memorial service and candlelight vigil on July 12 for Indiana University doctoral student Won Joon Yoon, who was gunned down in […]

August 4, 1999

Blameless — Possibly — But Not Guilt-Free

Blameless — Possibly — But Not Guilt-FreeSports Forum Examines Test Scores, Role of Black Community in Meeting NCAA Eligibility RequirementsBy Eric St. JohnWASHINGTON — It was nearly unanimous. The National Collegiate Athletics Association is not responsible for the problems surrounding the question of academic eligibility for student athletes. But then again, the NCAA’s proffered solution […]

July 21, 1999

Noteworthy Briefs

Former Arizona Africana Studies Professor Charges Discrimination TUCSON, Ariz. — A former associate professor in the University of Arizona’s Africana Studies department is suing the institution claiming she was a victim of discrimination, according to a story in the Arizona Daily Wildcat.Tolagbe Ogunleye is currently awaiting a ruling from U.S. 9th District Court Judge John […]

July 7, 1999