Here’s what we know so far from @byjoshmoody.bsky.social

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How much money does your school's mascot make? Appearance income from famous fuzzy figures.

A month ago, on a podcast with the @sickoscommittee.org, we came up with a story idea so good we started sketching it out during the episode: How much money does every school's mascot make in a year.

The highest-earning mascot brings in over $130,000 a year.

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Rothman Firing Divides Wisconsin Lawmakers Former Universities of Wisconsin system president alleged he was fired for no reason. Others indicate he had previously threatened to quit over tensions with the board.

Former Wisconsin system president Jay Rothman said he was blindsided by the board's efforts to push him out. Sources tell me that's "bullshit" — that Rothman had lost the confidence of campus chancellors and threatened to quit multiple times.
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Rothman Firing Divides Wisconsin Lawmakers Former Universities of Wisconsin system president alleged he was fired for no reason. Others indicate he had previously threatened to quit over tensions with the board.

So why was Jay Rothman fired? One source told @byjoshmoody.bsky.social he had lost the confidence of the chancellors in the system.

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Wisconsin System Fires President The Universities of Wisconsin system board fired President Jay Rothman in a meeting that lasted just over 30 minutes and yielded few insights on the decision. Republican state lawmakers condemned the ...

Rothman is out in what one Republican state lawmaker called a “blatant partisan hatchet job.” More from @byjoshmoody.bsky.social

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5 Things to Know About Trump’s Latest Budget Proposal Congress broadly rejected the president’s proposed gutting of research funding agencies for this fiscal year. But his new budget proposal still attacks them, and ED. Here are our five takeaways.

Trump Once Again Pushes Steep Education, Research Cuts
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Wisconsin President Under Pressure to Resign Jay Rothman, president of the 25-campus Universities of Wisconsin system, is resisting an ultimatum from the Board of Regents to resign or be fired for unexplained reasons. The news was first reported...

Something is going on in Wisconsin as the system president said the board told him he needed to resign or retire. And the board won't tell him why. @byjoshmoody.bsky.social has the letters from Rothman in which he said he won't step down.

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Ep. 192: ED’s Plan to Send Student Aid to Treasury, Graduate Loan Caps and Accreditation | Inside Higher Ed Inside Higher Ed’s editor in chief, Sara Custer, is in

An important life update from me on this week's episode of The Key: I've finally watched K-Pop Demon Hunters. www.insidehighered.com/podcasts/key...

College April Fool’s Jokes Poke Fun at Campus Maintenance, AI Many students said they almost fell for their institution’s April Fool’s gags—leaving some disappointed that they aren’t actually getting a new pool on the quad.

I don’t love April Fools, but it’s fun to see the creativity and effort that colleges put into pranking their students. Here’s @j-alonso.bsky.social annual roundup.

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Off into to the sunset. Farewell, #dcstreetcar

The DC streetcar takes its last ride ending 10 PM March 31, 2026

What Public Records Reveal About College Football’s Spending Launched last fall, the newsletter FOIAball digs into the inner workings of college athletics departments, shedding light on spending and other off-the-field issues.

IHE's @knottkatherine.bsky.social interviewed the one-man public records machine behind @foiaball.com to talk about his great work digging into college athletic budgets. (Full disclosure: I'm a FOIAball subscriber, and you should be too.)
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Trump Signs Order to Break Up Education Department Nearly 60 days into his second term in office, Trump followed through on his campaign promise to dismantle the Department of Education. Now it’s up to Congress to decide if the agency will be abolishe...

Just remembered that this happened a year ago today.

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There's a lot of questions about how this partnership will work, but Ryan has the details on what we know so far.

Criminology Professor Spills His “Love Is Blind” Story Ohio State professor Vic St. John talks about his experience on Netflix’s Love Is Blind and what it taught him about romance and academia.

From the first episode of this season’s Love is Blind, I’ve wanted to read more about Vic. And @emmawhitford.bsky.social delivers.

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Washington Spirit falter in NWSL season opener, dropping 1-0 loss to Portland Thorns: Match report The Spirit began the 2026 season in disappointing fashion, falling 1-0 on a night with plenty of possession, but few chances.

The Green Line Soccer gamer from a bummed-out Audi Field, where the Washington Spirit worried the Portland Thorns without actually creating real danger.

Olivia Moultrie showed them how it's done, giving the visitors a 1-0 win to open the NWSL season.

That too!

Its not far on the metro!

Unless it's spending less on Olympics sports, or that's how it seems

At White House, College Leaders Plead for Federal Action President Trump presided over a White House discussion on the future of college sports, the latest sign of growing momentum toward a federal solution to the troubles plaguing college athletics.

So I watched Trump's college sports roundtable, so you don't have to. As college leaders warn that college athletics is running out of time for reform, they want the federal government to do something to help.

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Hegseth is Waging War on Colleges. His Targets Are Unclear. The defense secretary’s memos and X videos have left a muddied picture of which programs are being canceled at which institutions and for what reasons.

Some of the institutions where fellowships were canceled—as well as those listed as potential replacements—never received notification from the Pentagon, these universities told Inside Higher Ed. It’s unclear if any did.
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If ICE Won’t Show a Warrant, What Can Campuses Do? Federal agents detained a student at a Columbia University residential building without ever showing a warrant, according to the university. The incident shows the limits for institutions in resisting...

The arrest of a Columbia student shows the limited options that universities have in resisting ICE agents, especially if they won't follow protocols. Advocates are urging college leaders to demand that federal lawmakers hold ICE officers accountable.

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Washington Spirit unveil 'Spirit in Bloom' kits The cherry blossom-inspired "Spirit in Bloom" kit will serve as the Spirit's primary look for the 2026 season.

The new Spirit kits are out.

Details, photos, my take, all at Green Line Soccer

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White text on a black background that says: A better way to end your ride. You asked, we listened. Starting today, Capital Bikeshare members can park ebikes near full or nearly full stations for free. Here's how it works If a station has three or fewer docks available, members can park their ebike within 40 meters of the station, and we'll automatically waive the $2 out-of-station fee, so you can lock up and be on your way.

Great news for those of us who bike to Audi on game days

How Olympic Experts Keep the Ice Intact A team of skilled technicians and drivers keep the frozen surface at the right temperature and thickness. The challenge? Each event needs a different kind of ice.

A team of skilled Zamboni drivers and technicians at the Winter Olympics keep the ice in the arena at the right temperature and thickness for competition. The challenge? Each event needs a different kind of ice.

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BREAKING: A 6-3 Supreme Court STRIKES DOWN President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, finding the International Emergency Economic Powers Act *doesn’t* authorize the president to issue them. #SCOTUS
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Y’all, I think I finally understand curling.