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The History of College Athletics

I’m excited to share that in the Fall 2022 semester I’ll be leading the undergrad class EDUC 212: The History of College Athletics. My friend New York Times bestselling author & historian John U. Bacon created the class over a decade ago, and readers of this site know I’ve been a frequent guest speaker. The course was originally taught by Bacs himself, followed by a series of distinguished lecturers including former SID Bruce Madej, professor Scott Westfall, and journalist Michael Spath.

Know a U-M student? Please share especially if they are looking to round out their schedule this fall:

EDUC 212-001 [23331], 3 Credits
Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Schorling Auditorium Room 1202

Contemporary headlines in college athletics feature common themes: cheating scandals, race & gender equity, amateurism vs.