Athletics

Team sports help students build healthy habits and provide valuable lessons in collaboration and sportsmanship. Yet, at their worst, they can corrupt or degrade universities’ missions. The following articles suggest ways to preserve the benefits of university athletics while reducing the academic, financial, and social costs of big-time college sports.

Dec 31, 2014 · Martin Center Staff

Reform in 2015: our hopes for the new year

Dec 24, 2014 · Martin Center Staff

Who’s naughty? Who’s nice? We help Santa scrutinize higher education

This year has been an eventful one for higher education in general and for North Carolina specifically. As Santa checks his list, the Pope Center has a few suggestions as to whoâ€™s been naughty and nice this year.

Nov 26, 2014 · Martin Center Staff

6 things we’re thankful for in higher education

It is Thanksgiving week, and six Pope Center staff members express thanks for some things that happened this year in higher education.

Oct 24, 2014 · Jane S. Shaw

Has the corruption ended at UNC-Chapel Hill?

Jul 23, 2014 · Jenna A. Robinson

I take a look at three reform-minded athletics reports and find a few (very few) good ideas.

Jun 18, 2014 · Jenna A. Robinson

UNC-Chapel Hill’s Embarrassing Problem

Admitting athletes who aren’t prepared for college work is a recipe for cheating.

Mar 5, 2014 · George Leef

Can We Do Anything About “Party Schools”?

A sociologist’s book explores the disturbing party culture at her university but sees no real solution.

Feb 28, 2014 · Jenna A. Robinson

A Poll on the Latest UNC-Chapel Hill Scandal

Was the administration right to halt Mary Willingham’s research?

Dec 23, 2013 · Martin Center Staff

Great Expectations: The Year 2013

Despite few blockbuster reforms, there was quite a bit going on this year that could lead to future transformation.

Oct 25, 2013 · Jesse Saffron

Pope Center Poll: Should College Athletes Be Paid?

Tell us where you stand on the issue of player compensation.