Blog by Reid
By any measure, the landscape of college athletics is booming—from $30 million coaching staffs to private jet travel for cross-country games, the spectacle of Division I sports has reached unprecedented heights. But as Karen Weaver’s Forbes article underscores, the question we must ask is no longer ...
04.04.25 05:00 AM - Comment(s)
The landscape of youth athletics has undergone a significant transformation. This shift has led to concerns about the true purpose of youth sports and the realistic outcomes for the majority of participants.
03.28.25 05:00 AM - Comment(s)
Monday’s legal settlement—permanently eliminating the rule that prohibited athletes from negotiating NIL (name, image, and likeness) deals before enrolling—marks a long-overdue step toward fairness.
03.24.25 05:00 AM - Comment(s)
The struggles of Wittenberg University, as laid bare in Steve Dittmore’s recent piece, present a compelling case study in the precarious balancing act many small, tuition-dependent colleges now face: enrollment versus identity.
03.24.25 05:00 AM - Comment(s)
The DEI Dilemma: How New Federal Scrutiny is Reshaping Diversity Initiatives in Higher Education
By Reid
The U.S. Department of Education has recently intensified its scrutiny of DEI initiatives across higher education institutions, prompting significant concern and confusion among universities nationwide.
03.21.25 05:00 AM - Comment(s)
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