Indiana University College of Arts + Sciences presents
Food for Thought: New Sports World Order: College Athletics and Conference Realignments
Wednesday, August 31
7:00 p.m. EDT (6:00 p.m. CDT)
Free online webcast
The College of Arts and Sciences' Food for Thought livestreaming series of lifelong-learning events enables IU alumni and friends to hear from faculty experts, explore intellectually engaging topics, and stay connected with Indiana University and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Join us on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, as Professor Galen Clavio (The Media School) discusses the ongoing realignment of the NCAA’s athletic conferences, which include the recent additions of USC and UCLA to the Big Ten, and what is in store moving ahead. Following his presentation, Professor Clavio will participate in a moderated Q&A session.
Presentation Description: The college athletics world was rocked by the recent news that USC and UCLA are departing the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten. This is the latest unexpected move in a college sports realignment process that has lasted for nearly two decades. In this presentation, Galen Clavio of The Media School discusses how we got to this point, exploring how a combination of television deals, school hubris, and player empowerment has adjusted the college sports landscape. We also discuss the current state of college athletics and how it will differ from the last decade.
Galen Clavio, Ph.D.
Galen Clavio is director of undergraduate studies at The Media School, where he also serves as the director of the National Sports Journalism Center. Clavio’s research area focuses on social and digital media in the sports environment, with a particular focus on how social media influences the interactions between sports stakeholders.
