It behooves most colleges and universities to analyze the financial contribution of their student-athletes by sports teams. Adding or removing a team could substantially impact an institution’s tuition revenue, financial aid, and instructional expenses.
The audit, which reviewed the university’s actions during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2022, was standard for UNO, which is part of the University of Louisiana System that includes nine higher education institutions across the state.
Sports betting is surging across America—with flashy ads and easily accessible apps encouraging wagers both at home and in stadiums—and has slinked its way over to several college campuses as well.
The university made the announcement Monday night, two days after a nearly two-hour memorial service to remember Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D’Sean Perry. The three were fatally shot on Nov. 13 after a field trip to see a play in Washington.
Rather than the sport being a distraction, a new study from the University of Missouri reveals that the chance to compete in the postseason can actually motivate student-athletes to remain academically eligible to play.
Arlana Miller, a freshman from Texas studying agriculture, died this week. A rash of student-athlete deaths this year has cast a spotlight on their mental health needs.
