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Candidates say academics must remain primary as NIL reshapes athletics oversight
Summary
At the regent candidate forum, candidates called college athletics the university’s 'front porch' but said athletic priorities must not eclipse academics; several urged separation of NIL funding from university core budgets and urged a board role in long‑term strategy.
Regent candidates at the University of Minnesota Alumni Association forum described college athletics as a key public face of the university but said academics should come first as new revenue and governance pressures reshape the athletics landscape.
"I do agree with the proposition that athletics is the front door to the University," said Josh Leese, a regent candidate. He added that "the…
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