Half of all institutions that have announced closures this year are affiliated with Christian or Catholic denominations, according to this University Business tracker.
Created to bring order to the chaos of college sports, the reality is the Protect College Sports Act was born because the people in charge had cannibalized themselves into near financial extinction.
Seawolves athletics appeared to be ending for good back on Jan. 22, 2025, when the school announced sports was among many campuswide cuts forced by a larger-than-expected budget deficit.
Boise State and Clemson University have turned to accomplished academic leaders. Michigan State University's president, after indicating board instability a month ago, is staying put.
For institutions focused on long-term academic reputation and measurable student outcomes, the question isn't just whether live sports generate excitement — it's whether athletics also contribute to student success. A growing body of research indicates a positive connection between athletics and student engagement. Studies across multiple institutional types have found that students who participate in […]
At a shared office space in Northern Virginia, amidst the maze of desks and glass walls, it is difficult to tell where the College Sports Commission begins and ends.