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LSU’s Graduation Rate at All-Time High

BATON ROUGE, La.—For the third year in a row LSU has notched an all-time high graduation rate, with 69.1 percent of students walking away from the university with a degree in hand—the highest graduation rate out of all public universities in the state.

January 15, 2014

N.C. Attorney General to Pursue Police Shooting Case

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer is charged with last September’s shooting death of Jonathon Ferrell, a former Florida A&M football player.

January 13, 2014

‘Culture of Disrespect’ Among Athletes Fuels Military Academy Sex Assaults

A culture of bad behavior and disrespect among athletes at U.S. military academies is one part of the continuing problem of sexual assaults at the schools, according to a new Defense Department report.

January 9, 2014

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UTEP: 3 Basketball Players Involved in Betting

Coach Tim Floyd received a random tip about the gambling, who reported it to the FBI and confirmed.

January 8, 2014

Judge: Paterno Family Lawsuit Vs. NCAA Can Go Forward

Penn State University has to become involved in a lawsuit filed by Joe Paterno’s family and others against the NCAA in order for parts of it to proceed, a state judge ruled Tuesday.

January 7, 2014

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Worth of Athletic Scholarship Can Go Beyond Degree

The debate over paying college athletes has clouded this entire football season.

January 5, 2014

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Study: Top FBS Leaders Remain White, Male

A new study by the University of Central Florida’s Diversity and Ethics in Sport released on Thursday shows that the top leadership positions at Football Bowl Subdivision schools and conferences remain mostly white and male.

January 2, 2014

Former Emerging Scholars of the Year: Where are they now?

Brian Blake Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Dean of the Graduate School University of Miami Class of 2007 Dr. Mitchell Chang Professor, Higher Education and Organizational Change, University of California, Los Angeles Class of 2006 Dr. Sean Decatur President Kenyon College Class of 2007 Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick Interim President Howard University Class of 2011 […]

January 2, 2014

Alabama A&M Hires Nevada’s James Spady as Football Coach

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—Alabama A&M has hired Nevada assistant coach James Michael Spady to lead the football program.

December 30, 2013

University of Minnesota to Offer Gender-neutral Student Housing

The University of Minnesota is preparing to offer gender-neutral housing at its Twin Cities campus.

December 29, 2013

Every Student Needs a Success Plan

Is it OK to just put our goals and dreams on auto pilot and think that we will achieve them? Of course not.

December 26, 2013

Akron Assistant Football Coach Killed in Car Accident

Mississippi native, nicknamed “Tank,” killed in home state at age 44.

December 24, 2013

Minn. College Offers Program on Analyzing Images from Drones

Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls is offering a one-year Imagery Analysis certificate and a two-year associate’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence Analysis.

December 24, 2013

University of North Florida Won’t Appeal Court Ruling on Guns

President John Delaney states that students will be allowed to store guns in their cars.

December 23, 2013

Jackson State Fires Rick Comegy, Will Release Staff on Dec 31

JACKSON, Miss.—Jackson State fired football coach Rick Comegy on Wednesday after eight seasons.

December 19, 2013

Aviation Schools Preparing Students for Future Drone Jobs

Student pilots are eager to cash in on the booming market for drone operators, which could happen in the next few years.

December 19, 2013

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Ex-NC State Coach Pleads Guilty to Tax Charges

Sidney Lowe, now with the NBA, was placed on probation, will need to do community service and pay more than $80,000.

December 12, 2013

Athletic Forum Panelists: NCAA’s Role Needs Redefining

Looming changes to NCAA governance — particularly at the Division I level — were the hot topic at the IAF conference.

December 12, 2013

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