Hunter Rawlings acknowledges in a culture where problems with big-time athletics have plagued universities across the country, there are many reports completed — but not much reform comes out of them.
Read More »Jim Dean, who previously served as dean of the Kenan-Flagler Business School, hopes to use his business background to help student athletes be academically successful this year.
Read More »The issue of big money in college athletics, and its relationship to universities across the country, needs to be addressed. Jay Smith, a history professor, believes the University’s athletics reform group could be a catalyst for discussion and change.
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UNC athletics teams have drafted a new teammate — a faculty member who will oversee their academic advising.
Read More »UNC students celebrated the right to free speech Tuesday — and learned why, for student athletes, that right is limited.
Read More »While broadcast rights have proven lucrative for UNC’s athletic department, its coaches’ salaries are soaking up much of that revenue. This year’s proposed athletic budget expects $75.4 million in revenue and calls for $75.2 million in spending, with both categories climbing by $2.7 million from last year.
Read More »Monitoring social media shouldn’t stifle free speech.
Read More »Though UNC-Chapel Hill recently began investigating the largest academic scandal in its history, university administrators in the state and nationwide say the problem has likely been festering for some time. Professors, administrators and athletics staff have raised concerns about the relationship between revenue sports and academics.
Read More »The chance to prove one’s school spirit will now come free of charge to all students.
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The University of North Carolina finished in eighth place in the final Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings for 2011-2012.
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