Stanford is cutting 11 of its 36 varsity sports programs — including wrestling, field hockey and men’s volleyball — following the 2020-21 school year.
Stanford is cutting 11 of its 36 varsity sports programs — including wrestling, field hockey and men’s volleyball — following the upcoming academic year.
In an open letter published Wednesday, university President Marc Tessier-Lavigne, Provost Persis Drell and athletic director Bernard Muir also announced the elimination of 20 support staff positions. “Providing 36 varsity teams with the level of support that they deserve has become a serious and growing financial challenge,” the letter read. “We now face the reality that significant change is needed to create fiscal stability for Stanford Athletics, and to provide the support we believe is essential for our student-athletes to excel.
“In that context, we are writing today with some extremely difficult news. In consultation with the Board of Trustees, we have made the decision to reduce the breadth of our athletics programs and staffing.”The other programs that will be eliminated are men’s and women’s fencing, lightweight rowing, men’s rowing, co-ed and women’s sailing, squash and synchronized swimming.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
11 best gifts for teachers - including some that you can send virtually over emailLooking for a gift for teachers to say thank you? We've shopped around for the best teacher gifts that will bring a smile on anyone's face. From virtual presents to personalised gifts, check out some ideas...
Read more »
11-year-old sews 500 blankets and over 1,000 masks for kids in needLucy Blaylock is on a mission to comfort kids going through difficult times, one blanket at a time. 'When I told her it was time to pick, she started crying and said she couldn't pick just one,' Lucy's mom Veronica Blaylock said. Since then Lucy has made 500 blankets for kids in 14
Read more »