dotEDU Live: Navigating the Current Landscape of College Sports

 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Aired June 13, 2024

ACE's Peter McDonough joins the podcast to unpack the tumultuous developments in college sports over the past year and what is now an uncertain landscape for student-athletes. Jon and Sarah then discuss recent House action on campus protests, the status of the FAFSA for the upcoming award year, and why higher ed should be watching the National Defense Authorization Act.



Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

NCAA, Leagues Back $2.8 Billion Settlement, Setting Stage for Current, Former Athletes To Be Paid
Associated Press | May 23, 2024

College Athletes Barred From Employment Status in New GOP Bill
Bloomberg Law | May 23, 2024

Covid-era Funding for Schools Ending Soon
Politico | June 10, 2024

A Potential Path Forward for Pell Grant Expansion
Inside Higher Ed | June 11, 2024

Navigating the FAFSA Crisis: A Timeline

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