Menlo College President Jim Kelly posted a commentary on the Huffington Post concerning the positive role of sports in higher education.

"Given the collegiate athletics scandals of late, many people may have lost sight of the positive role of sports in higher education," he wrote. "While I fully support the priority of academics, I feel it is important to acknowledge the complimentary role of athletics in helping to train healthy young adults who can flourish in our naturally-competitive society."

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