The Chronicle of Higher Education

A Key Sports-Equity Case

Brown settles part of lawsuit, but trial continues on another major issue

By Douglas Lederman

Providence, Rhode Island -- Three days into the latest courtroom battle over sex equity in its sports program, Brown University last week partially settled a lawsuit brought by some of its female athletes.

Under the terms of the settlement, Brown agreed to provide comparable treatment and...

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