https://www.geraldgurney.com/home daily 1.0 2025-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/fc82a985-64eb-433b-a581-8d0862d56248/Untitled+design+%289%29.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/e6742cd0-24c8-4df1-be3d-c46be5f05795/4aa56f11d45.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/23a2d672-dd0f-4d2d-a993-df3c708771aa/Drake+Group+%281%29.png Home The Drake Group Team (Donna Lopiano, Karl Isvoog, Lori Ulferts, Allen Sack, Mary Willingham, Gerald Gurney, David Hughes, and David Ridpath) in Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Congress, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/93ae598c-1d4a-4bbf-abb3-ea471ab39aa4/Senate.jpg Home Ellen Staurowsky, Gerald Gurney, and Mary Willingham, “How Colleges Cheat Student-Athletes.” U.S. Senate panel hosted by Senator Chris Murphy, Washington, DC, July 25, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/37c8b776-9bd9-4c13-8b8b-458bcc39769c/Gautt+graduation+%281%29.jpg Home Prentice Gautt and Gerald Gurney at the University of Oklahoma honorary doctorate ceremony, 2003 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/ba7217d2-d4de-41bf-8101-d3985a33204d/oufoundation_badge-fullcolor.png https://www.geraldgurney.com/about daily 0.75 2024-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/189ed51d-baac-4e19-ad17-166cc5cd6d69/Gurney+headshot+%281%29.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/3511ea51-c521-4a1f-be29-735f85907281/Dr_Gurney_Research_Award.png About 2022 N4A Renames Research Award in Honor of Gerald Gurney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/b050db96-0f22-4c2a-85da-0d8f9efaa07b/All_N4A_Awards__Excluding_WR_.png About 2006 Lan Hewlett Award. Presented for outstanding performance as an academic advisor for athletics recognizing a sustained professional service, a high level of competence in administrative skills, a merited professional stature, innovation in meeting the needs of student-athletes, effectiveness in the development of junior staff, significant contributions to the field through publications and professional development, and leadership in university affairs. National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/f936cfe8-2ce9-4969-ba11-55a6225ae772/Zoom++New+stacked+logo.jpg About 2007 Distinguished Citizen Citation. The award acknowledges a contribution to the field of psychology by a non-psychological professional. It honors the exploration of new avenues of mental health care to previously underserved populations. Received this award due to the establishment of the Psychological Resources for OU Student-Athletes unit at the University and his continued support of the expansion of mental health services to student-athletes. Oklahoma Psychological Association. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/2c5bef78-917a-4c60-ac94-9be13aaf7a2e/N4A_StoryImage_1920x1080.png About 2006 Lan Hewlett Award https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/854cb2ec-ddfd-470c-89d0-655622bae8d6/Screenshot+2024-06-04+at+1.35.22+PM.png About 2014 Cleveland Heights High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. The award recognizes contributions to my profession and community and designed to inspire the present student body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/5e633666-c648-4b7c-b89e-bc03c28b5e93/1644007838378.jpg About 2005 Outstanding Service to the Adult and Higher Education Program Award. Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. University of Oklahoma.; 2004 Outstanding Adjunct Professor. Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. University of Oklahoma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/11d2e9c4-1f6e-49b9-ad7e-f349582c6e8e/Screenshot+2024-06-04+at+1.59.01+PM.png About 2005 Innovations in Mental Health Award. 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June 4, 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/ee71f1e5-65c8-40be-bc36-0f267d2565e7/Screenshot+2024-06-05+at+1.01.00+PM.png Press Wilner, Jon. 2024. “Business of Pac-12 Sports: Athletic Departments Relied Heavily on Help From Campus Last Year, but Is That Support Misplaced or Money Well Spent?” Sports360 AZ, April 17, 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/4f237d22-bcde-431e-a501-d5c3d0ef3bff/imrs.jpg Press Khurshudyan, Isabelle. 2023. “Does NCAA Unfairly Punish Sports Programs at Historically Black Schools?” Washington Post, April 10, 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/4ea52a1a-708b-492d-8c7b-525aa4ba0ca8/imrs.jpeg Press Hobson, Will, and Emily Guskin. 2023. “Poll: Majority of Black Americans Favor Paying College Athletes; 6 in 10 Whites Disagree.” Washington Post, April 8, 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/b2528fe8-2c78-4b38-9676-69d7c7f944f4/imrs.jpeg Press Hobson, Will, and Steven Rich. 2023. “The Latest Extravagances in the College Sports Arms Race? 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Fay, Emily Burgess, and Berg & Androphy. 2021. “Brief of Former NCAA Executives as Amici Curiae Supporting Respondent.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/0ed6a7f5-a0e8-4e26-ab76-a739b208cd59/unc.jpeg Press Glum, Julia. 2020. “UNC Cheating Scandal: How the Fake Classes Stack up Against Other College Scams.” International Business Times, December 31, 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/e1687145-f1d2-4858-b6c8-807b1cb424cc/image-asset.jpeg Press Giambalvo, Emily. 2020. “College Football’s Quasi Bubbles Have Been Disrupted With Other Students Returning.” Washington Post, September 11, 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/17353259-1b8f-45cd-878a-322d403df120/Zion_Williamson_Duke_Credit_KeenanHairston_1400x975-1400x427.jpg Press StarTalk. 2020. “Show Me the Money: Is It College Athlete Payday? - StarTalk Sports Edition.” StarTalk Radio Show by Neil deGrasse Tyson. 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March 16, 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/40cdf91a-777d-49b9-a935-29a5ff02da22/file---in-this-oct-24-2015-file-photo-N73AEKWIPAI6TNW2PAY4DVT77I.jpeg Press Baker, Matt. 2019. “Why Are College Football Coaches’ Buyouts so Big?” Tampa Bay Times, August 27, 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/5915631d-751e-49fe-8d46-b3c640020f1f/636525752161308635-AP-18026617051942.jpeg Press Charboneau, Matt. 2018. “Mark Hollis Steps Down as Michigan State Athletic Director.” The Detroit News, January 27, 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/8d4940a4-4298-4e30-951d-b9f16bf58e49/Screenshot+2024-06-04+at+9.55.11+AM.png Press Dodd, Dennis. “Kyler Murray Playing for Oklahoma Is Equal Parts Possibility and Hypocrisy From NCAA.” June 20, 2018, CBS Sports. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/0c4fcdc6-8253-4321-9f6e-cd32888985c5/14UNC-web-superJumbo.jpeg Press Tracy, Marc. 2017. “N.C.A.A.: North Carolina Will Not Be Punished For Academic Scandal.” The New York Times, October 13, 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/6e7a1994-cec9-4ffb-a481-d2328341e454/MTQ2NTk2MjQ0Mzk2MTI0MDI3.jpeg Press Staff, Pacific Standard. 2017. “Here’s More Evidence That Not All College Sports Are Created Equal.” Pacific Standard, June 14, 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/80f0d12f-275a-4f7f-ae37-edf1c67df2ca/ghnewsok-OK-5551178-5ee3372e.jpeg Press Wheatley, Michaela Marx. 2017. “Early Reading Can Give Student Athletes the Edge off Field.” The Oklahoman, June 13, 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/d4b4b12c-d437-48f5-ab12-aea2bd76941c/Screenshot+2024-06-05+at+12.52.23+PM.png Press Ridpath, B. David. 2017. “Unwinding Madness in College Sports? A New Book Shows How!” Forbes, January 31, 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/30aafe41-b404-463f-87b2-0499aa292752/Screenshot+2024-06-05+at+12.53.52+PM.png Press New, Jake. 2017. “Q&A with the Author of New Book on ‘How to Fix’ College Sports.” Inside Higher Ed. February 21, 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/7ab60bba-eb69-4d96-a2e8-1663b941c739/Screenshot+2024-06-05+at+12.45.56+PM.png Press Poliakoff, Michael B., and Alexis Zhang. 2017. “The Ugly Truth of March Madness.” US News & World Report. March 13, 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/69664995-88db-47e5-b3cd-5d18aba427f4/Screenshot+2024-06-04+at+9.41.28+AM.png Press Dodd, Dennis. “Major National Accreditation Agency Considered Dropping North Carolina - CBSSports.com.” Oct 13, 2017, CBS Sports. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/051cb1e2-57e5-49a5-a826-f542c72c9593/Screenshot+2024-06-05+at+4.49.41+PM.png Press Bauer-Wolf, Jeremy. 2017. “Michael Vick’s Selection to Virginia Tech Hall of Fame Launches Academic Debate.” Inside Higher Ed. August 29, 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/ab294d18-e168-4bb8-9fd2-7eb7320d7eab/01FSU-9-superJumbo.jpeg Press McIntire, Mike. 2017. “Football Favoritism at F.S.U.: The Price One Teacher Paid.” The New York Times, September 1, 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/d985b839-e3db-4bd9-9914-a18f4cd32947/Screenshot+2024-06-04+at+9.52.37+AM.png Press Dodd, Dennis. “Baylor Faces Possible Accreditation Probation if Early Review Called by Board.” Feb 8, 2017, CBS Sports. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/6ce6b782-7f46-48df-be51-d678bb4f449b/Screenshot+2024-06-04+at+9.47.00+AM.png Press Dodd, Dennis. “There’s Infighting at Oklahoma Over Potential Big 12 Expansion - CBSSports.com.” May 9, 2016, CBS Sports. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/efcf5d74-737c-4747-8074-e772ff408f35/ncaa-logo-obannon.jpg Press Solomon, Jon. “College Sports Discusses Ending NCAA Academic Standards for Freshmen - CBSSports.com.” January 21, 2016. CBS Sports. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/51cdc589-3668-4fb8-9808-5907c4e72b89/i.jpg Press McManus, Jane. 2016. “Pressure to Pay Student-athletes Carries Question of Title IX - ESPN.” ESPN, April 14, 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/5670ef91-6805-4b5a-ad53-ef3acd19c4c2/960x0.jpeg Press Ridpath, B. David. 2016. “Abolishing Initial Eligibility Standards-Not a Bad Idea if Done Right.” Forbes, January 24, 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/ac8c9b6b-03ff-4453-a78d-78d6058c910a/uncscandallingering640.jpg Press Dodd, Dennis. “UNC Academic Scandal Leaves University in Peril Beyond Athletics - CBSSports.com.” May 1, 2016, CBS Sports. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/a5ea0fe5-7d29-4573-9225-5b360e2f0234/Jim_Boeheim_140507-D-HU462-334_%28cropped%29.jpg Press New, Jake. 2015. “NCAA Suspends Syracuse U. Basketball Coach, Vacates 108 Wins.” Inside Higher. March 9, 2015. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/95ddc3b8-ce92-4ab5-91f6-4a2b0ef4b40d/Perine-fresman-ncaa.jpg Press Solomon, Jon. “Freshman Ineligibility? Conference Commissioners at Least Considering It - CBSSports.com.” CBS Sports. Feb 13, 2015. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/3c18a12a-4473-4b37-9cbc-aa5cb6d6c5e5/Screenshot+2024-06-04+at+9.07.23+AM.png Press Ganim, Sara. 2015. “NCAA Punishment Is Anyone’s Guess.” CNN, August 12, 2015. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/77acd2c4-06b3-4175-80f1-b323741a23ad/ukku.jpg Press New, Jake. 2015. “Conferences Weigh Freshman-ineligibility Rule for Basketball Players.” Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs. 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Fans Buying Only the Latter Part of the Term, Poll Says.” CNN, January 13, 2015. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/6c58d12a-1271-4bcf-8a41-8b58a4c7c076/Screenshot+2024-06-04+at+9.32.14+AM.png Press “UNC Chapel Hill in Hot Water Over Student Athletes" The Lead with Jake Tapper. CNN. 2014. 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April 16, 2008. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/7d5e714b-d233-49e5-9c27-8151c0865da7/ncaa_kulbacki2_195.jpg Press Murphy, Brendan. 2006. “College Athletes Look for Mental Edge.” ESPN, August 8, 2006. https://www.geraldgurney.com/awards-and-honors daily 0.75 2024-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/3511ea51-c521-4a1f-be29-735f85907281/Dr_Gurney_Research_Award.png Awards & Honors 2022 N4A Renames Research Award in Honor of Gerald Gurney https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/b050db96-0f22-4c2a-85da-0d8f9efaa07b/All_N4A_Awards__Excluding_WR_.png Awards & Honors 2006 Lan Hewlett Award. Presented for outstanding performance as an academic advisor for athletics recognizing a sustained professional service, a high level of competence in administrative skills, a merited professional stature, innovation in meeting the needs of student-athletes, effectiveness in the development of junior staff, significant contributions to the field through publications and professional development, and leadership in university affairs. National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/f936cfe8-2ce9-4969-ba11-55a6225ae772/Zoom++New+stacked+logo.jpg Awards & Honors 2007 Distinguished Citizen Citation. The award acknowledges a contribution to the field of psychology by a non-psychological professional. It honors the exploration of new avenues of mental health care to previously underserved populations. Received this award due to the establishment of the Psychological Resources for OU Student-Athletes unit at the University and his continued support of the expansion of mental health services to student-athletes. Oklahoma Psychological Association. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/2c5bef78-917a-4c60-ac94-9be13aaf7a2e/N4A_StoryImage_1920x1080.png Awards & Honors 2006 Lan Hewlett Award https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/854cb2ec-ddfd-470c-89d0-655622bae8d6/Screenshot+2024-06-04+at+1.35.22+PM.png Awards & Honors 2014 Cleveland Heights High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. The award recognizes contributions to my profession and community and designed to inspire the present student body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/5e633666-c648-4b7c-b89e-bc03c28b5e93/1644007838378.jpg Awards & Honors 2005 Outstanding Service to the Adult and Higher Education Program Award. Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. University of Oklahoma.; 2004 Outstanding Adjunct Professor. Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. University of Oklahoma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/11d2e9c4-1f6e-49b9-ad7e-f349582c6e8e/Screenshot+2024-06-04+at+1.59.01+PM.png Awards & Honors 2005 Innovations in Mental Health Award. The Mental Health Association for Oklahoma County. https://www.geraldgurney.com/unwinding-madness daily 0.75 2024-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/665e127a5e484945ced4effb/e6742cd0-24c8-4df1-be3d-c46be5f05795/4aa56f11d45.png