Dean Golembeski

Contributing Writer

Contributors/Dean Golembeski

Following his experience as a journalist — including 10 years with the Associated Press — Dean Golembeski managed communication departments at public and private colleges. Dean has written about higher education, politics, sports, and more, and has been published in newspapers, magazines, books, and online.

Subject areas

Higher education, politics, sports

Read Dean's Latest Articles

NCAA Loosens Marijuana Rules for College Athletes

The NCAA raised the THC levels a college athlete can have in their system and proposed lighter penalties for those who test positive for marijuana.

March 2, 2022

College Tuition Hikes Are Back. Is Inflation to Blame?

Inflation is soaring at the same time federal CARES Act funding that facilitated tuition freezes is ending. Here's how states are working to keep college costs in check.

May 6, 2022

NCAA to Study Impact of Name, Image, Likeness Policy on College Athletes

The NCAA is concerned that some NIL activity may be violating recruiting rules while also negatively impacting the student-athlete experience.

February 22, 2022

New NCAA Constitution Ratified, Shifts Power to Universities

NCAA member schools voted to ratify a new constitution that decentralizes the organizing body in college sports, shifting power to schools and conferences.

January 28, 2022

Amazon Invests in Community College Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Amazon will help launch computer science and STEM-related bachelor’s degree programs at three institutions in Washington state.

January 24, 2022

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