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Parental Role in Athletes' Academics
Athletes' parents can be especially influential on their kids' career aspirations, and not necessarily in a good way, one study suggests.
Academic Gap in Athletics Spending
A significant escalation in the gap in academic support spending for athletes at the wealthiest institutions has left low-resource programs further behind than ever, new research shows.
Football Union Lobbying
Northwestern union organizers keep up their momentum by spreading their message to lawmakers, some of whom have already criticized the NLRB ruling in favor of collective bargaining.
Opinion
Time for a Sports Degree
Musicians study music. Many artists study art. John Lombardi asks: Shouldn't college athletes have access to a sports performance degree?
Racial Divide on Athletes' Rights
The NCAA says the public agrees that athletes shouldn't be paid, but the majority of black Americans support the idea and say racism is at play.
Football Players Win Union, for Now
In potential landmark case, NLRB office backs bid for collective bargaining by Northwestern athletes. Appeals are certain, so final outcome remains unclear. But ruling could add to pressure on the NCAA.
The 2014 Academic Tournament, Women's Edition
Who would win the NCAA women's basketball tournament if the games were decided by the teams' classroom performance? Inside Higher Ed has the answer.
The 2014 Academic Performance Tournament
Who would win the NCAA men's basketball tournament if the games were decided by the teams' classroom performance? Inside Higher Ed has the answer.