Runaway Athletics Spending Threatens the Financial Health of America's Colleges, Cantwell Snapshot Report Shows
September 15, 2026
September 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Runaway Athletics Spending Threatens the Financial Health of America's Colleges, Cantwell Snapshot Report Shows
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09.15.26
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#94% of Division I programs are in the red, spending more than they generate; schools faced approx. 300% higher costs for recruiting, equipment, and coaching since 2005; Universities and state . . .
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Runaway Athletics Spending Threatens the Financial Health of America's Colleges, Cantwell Snapshot Report Shows
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09.15.26
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#94% of Division I programs are in the red, spending more than they generate; schools faced approx. 300% higher costs for recruiting, equipment, and coaching since 2005; Universities and state . . .