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

Hosts and Guests

Peter McDonough

Vice President and General Counsel

Office of the General Counsel

Peter McDonough joined ACE in January 2015. He focuses on a wide range of higher education legal issues, including student and faculty affairs, athletics, campus safety and security, intellectual property, compliance and institutional governance. McD...

Guest

Peter McDonough

Vice President and General Counsel

Office of the General Counsel

Jon Fansmith

Senior Vice President

Government Relations and National Engagement

Jonathan Fansmith directs ACE’s comprehensive efforts to engage federal policymakers on a broad range of issues including student aid, government regulation, scientific research, and tax policy. His work involves representation before the U.S. Congress...

Co-host

Jon Fansmith

Senior Vice President

Government Relations and National Engagement

Sarah Spreitzer

Vice President and Chief of Staff

Government Relations

Sarah Spreitzer represents ACE and its members on matters related to research policy and funding, federal policy, international students, immigration, and legislative issues. Before joining ACE, Spreitzer held senior positions in higher e...

Co-host

Sarah Spreitzer

Vice President and Chief of Staff

Government Relations

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Each episode of dotEDU presents a deep dive into a major public policy issue impacting college campuses and students across the country. Hosts from ACE are joined by guest experts to lead you through thought-provoking conversations on topics such as campus free speech, diversity in admissions, college costs and affordability, and more. Find all episodes of the podcast at the dotEDU page.

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