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Ohio State University Band Director’s Firing Sets Off Clash

The new president of Ohio State University and supporters of the school’s storied marching band are clashing over the unexpected firing of a band director with deep roots in the organization.

Focus Intensifies on Falloff of Students En Route to College

“Summer melt” is said to impact between 10 and 20 percent of all “college-intending” students throughout the United States. One estimate puts the number of students who “melt away” during the summer at 200,000 students per year.

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NBA Players Union Elects Michele Roberts as New Executive Director

The National Basketball Players Association has elected Michele Roberts as executive director, making her the first woman to lead a North American pro sports union.

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William Carey University New Degree: Specialist in Education

William Carey University is offering a new online degree for administrators and teachers who want to help other teachers improve their classroom instruction.

Penn State Hires Former Cal-Berkeley Athletic Director to Lead Program

Penn State hired Sandy Barbour as athletic director, a month after she stepped down as AD at the University of California-Berkeley.

University of North Carolina Inviting Ex-Athletes Back to Complete Degrees

North Carolina is inviting former scholarship athletes who left before completing coursework to return and earn their degrees.

Leadership & Policy

University of Connecticut Settles Sex Assault Lawsuit

The University of Connecticut will pay $1.3 million to settle a lawsuit by five women who alleged the school did not take seriously their claims of sexual assaults on campus.

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Leadership & Policy

Happy Anniversary!

Congratulations to William E. Cox Jr., Diverse Vice President of Operations and Advertising, as we celebrate this week the 13th anniversary of his joining the team. This July, in fact, has been extra special for Will as he also has been able to savor his beloved World Cup competition.

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University of Connecticut’s AD Sees Need for Student-Athlete Stipends

Athletic director Warde Manuel says he opposes the idea of unions for college athletes, yet sees the need to provide students on athletic scholarships with additional money.

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Faculty & Staff

Former Pro Football Player Shifts into Role of Scholar

Dr. Pellom McDaniels describes himself as a conundrum in the world of higher education.

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Low-Income Students’ Success in College Starts in High School

There needs to be a partnership between colleges and organizations in the communities where students live.

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How Does Your Pay Compare to University of California’s Salaries?

School releases 2013 data, says its workers are still paid “under-market.”

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