Higher education
UM President Mark Schlissel addresses recent sexual misconduct from former Provost Martin Philbert at the Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Philbert was placed on paid leave in January following accusations of sexual misconduct. (Jenna Kieser/Ann Arbor News via AP)
University of Michigan officials told of abuse decades ago

By Larry Lage, Reese Dunklin, Kathleen Foody And Mike Householder Feb. 21, 2020 06:02 PM EST

FILE - This April 7, 2017 file photo, shows Burton Tower on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Mich. Several former patients have alleged that Robert E. Anderson, a late University of Michigan physician, sexually abused them during exams going back decades, prompting the Ann Arbor school to ask others with information to come forward, officials said Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. (Hunter Dyke/Ann Arbor News via AP, File)
Another man accuses late U. of Michigan doctor of sex abuse

By David Eggert, Kathleen Foody And Mike Householder Feb. 20, 2020 03:45 PM EST

North Carolina A&T makes move to Big South Conference

Feb. 07, 2020 05:33 PM EST
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina A&T is moving out of the conference of historically black colleges that it formed nearly 50 years ago to the Big...

No charges to be sought after Iowa marching band allegations

Feb. 06, 2020 10:38 AM EST
AMES, Iowa (AP) — University leaders have determined there's not enough evidence to pursue charges stemming from allegations that University of Iowa marching...

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2012, file photo, Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio, right, runs out on to the Michigan Stadium field alongside the school mascot, Sparty, before an NCAA college football game with Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. Dantonio announced his retirement Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, ending a 13-year run in which he guided the Spartans to heights they hadn't reached in decades. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio retiring after 13 seasons

By Noah Trister Feb. 04, 2020 02:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, South Carolina defensive lineman Aaron Sterling, right, recovers a fumble by Vanderbilt quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) after being hit by Javon Kinlaw (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Nashville, Tenn. Kinlaw was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Javon Kinlaw's humble beginning fuels his aggressive play

By John Zenor Jan. 22, 2020 04:41 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs past Oregon cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. during second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor to enter NFL draft

Jan. 03, 2020 08:36 PM EST

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Boston College faces No. 23 Cincinnati minus Dillon, Addazio

By John Zenor Jan. 01, 2020 05:31 PM EST

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor poses with trophy after winning the Doak Walker Award for being the nation's best running back Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor rushes into elite company

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 30, 2019 08:26 PM EST

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert walks off the field after Oregon defeated Utah 37-15 in an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship, in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Oregon QB Herbert caps stellar career in his 1st Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Dec. 30, 2019 07:55 PM EST

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) runs for a touchdown during the first half of the NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Versatile Bowden leads Kentucky against Va Tech in Belk Bowl

By Steve Reed Dec. 30, 2019 04:04 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is congratulated after Clemson defeated Ohio State 29-23 in the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Clutch Clemson: No. 3 Tigers beat No. 2 Ohio State 29-23

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 29, 2019 12:15 AM EST

Washington quarterback Jacob Eason (10) passes under pressure from Boise State nose tackle Scale Igiehon (90) during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game at Sam Boyd Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
QB Jacob Eason leaves Washington early, will enter NFL draft

By Tim Booth Dec. 26, 2019 02:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Atlanta. Burrow is a hero on LSU's Baton Rouge campus, but he hasn't seen much of it because he took graduate courses online. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)
Online classes keep football players out of academic fray

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 23, 2019 10:49 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2019 file photo, Navy midshipmen march onto field ahead of an NCAA college football game between the Army and the Navy in Philadelphia. A military investigation finds that hand gestures used by cadets and midshipmen during the Army-Navy game broadcast had nothing to do with white supremacy. The investigation, which included interviews and background checks, determined that two freshmen were taking part in a “sophomoric” game that had “no racist intent.” (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Navy, Army probes find no racism intent in hand gestures

By Lolita C. Baldor Dec. 20, 2019 02:20 PM EST

In this undated image provided by Marian University, Indianapolis Athletics, Marian running back Charles Salary carries the ball during a college football game in Carmel, Ind. Player of the year Charles Salary from Marian and fellow running back Arnijae Ponder of Morningside lead The Associated Press NAIA All-America team. (Joe Gilbert/Marian University, Indianapolis Athletics via AP)
Marian, Morningside RBs highlight AP NAIA All-America team

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 20, 2019 12:37 PM EST

New Mexico quarterback's indecent exposure charge dismissed

Dec. 19, 2019 09:31 AM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The case against a New Mexico college football quarterback charged with indecent exposure has been tossed out, a Bernalillo County...

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Minneapolis. Winfield was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
AP All-America teams dominated by LSU, Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 12:02 PM EST

UNLV tabs Oregon offensive coordinator Arroyo as next coach

Dec. 11, 2019 02:12 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — UNLV has hired Oregon offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo as its next head football coach. Athletic director Desiree Reed...

In this Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, photograph, Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo walks the sidelines in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State in Fort Collins, Colo. Boise State won 31-24. Bobo was relieved of his duties Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, after five years on the job. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Mike Bobo steps down as football coach at Colorado State

By Pat Graham Dec. 04, 2019 04:55 PM EST