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Athletics
article illustration MASCOT WATCH

The chancellor of Arkansas State brings lessons on American Indian mascots from North Dakota; Texas A&M; mulls a mutt; and more. (Photograph from Arkansas State U.)

NCAA's Division III Members Nix the Idea of a 'Division IV'

In response to a survey, 82 percent of Division III institutions said they supported or strongly supported maintaining the current Division III setup.

LESS THAN SPORTING: A group of college presidents and athletic directors have objected to the prominence of beer commercials during the NCAA men's basketball final.

Resources

Facts & Figures

The Chronicle's annual report on gender equity in college athletics, including a searchable database

Graduation rates for athletes and other students who entered college in 1988-97

Average salaries of male and female coaches

Issues in Depth

Affirmative Action

Title IX and Intercollegiate Athletics

The Chronicle's 2007-8 Almanac of Higher Education