Sports: Page 115

Sandusky Asks Judge to Overturn Abuse Convictions

Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky said his lawyers didn’t have enough time to prepare a thorough defense.

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Study: Dual Enrollment Students in Texas More Likely to Attend, Graduate From College

A study of more than 30,000 students in Texas found that those who take college courses in high school are significantly more likely to attend and graduate from college than peers who do not.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Administrator Tapped for Ambassadorship

Dr. Joan Prince, vice chancellor for global inclusion and engagement at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, to join State Department.

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Gov. Haley Said S.C. Schools Have to Earn Their Keep

Gov. Nikki Haley wants South Carolina’s colleges and universities to earn the money they are given.

From Jail to Juris Doctor

James King’s experience on the undesirable side of the legal system spurred his drive to become a lawyer and help the disadvantaged.

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New Report Calls for Increased Board Oversight in Intercollegiate Athletics

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges released a report on board oversight in intercollegiate athletics and is calling for enhanced board involvement.

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UNC-Chapel Hill Begins Search for Chancellor

North Carolina’s flagship public university is looking inside and out of academic circles to find a replacement for Holden Thorp, who is resigning in June in the wake of a series of athletic, academic and financial scandals.

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EspnW Hosts Women + Sports Summit

EspnW commemorates the 40th anniversary of Title IX with a discussion on the state of women in sports.

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California Law Will Aid Injured Student Athletes

California will become the first state to mandate financial protections for student athletes who suffer career-ending injuries in some of the state’s top college sports programs under a bill Gov. Jerry Brown announced signing Thursday.

HBCUs Facing Challenges Amid Efforts to Stay Financially Viable and Competitive

Like the thousands of freshmen converging on college campuses across the nation, hundreds of college administrators who hope to shepherd those and other students’ college pursuits are more than anxious about the months ahead.

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Hazing Allegation Prompts TSU to Suspend Band

Another band suspended in the wake of hazing allegations.

In Defense of ‘Exploitation Games’

Savannah State President Cheryl Dozier defends her institution’s decision to allow its football team to play against big market Division I teams, despite much criticism from those in the HBCU and football communities.

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