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Michigan regents don't address Warde Manuel's future or athletics probe
By Sarah Atwood, The Detroit News at Waco Tribune-Herald
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The University of Michigan Board of Regents met Thursday, but didn't discuss the $12 million investigation into the culture of the scandal-ridden athletics department or the future of athletic director Warde Manuel. After the meeting, the…
Key takeaway — The University of Michigan Board of Regents met Thursday, but didn't discuss the $12 million investigation into the culture of the scandal-ridden athletics department or the future of athletic director Warde Manuel.
Why this matters in The Waco
The University of Michigan's handling of its athletics department scandal has implications for Waco residents who follow college sports, particularly those interested in the governance of large athletic programs. As a community that values transparency in local government and institutions, Waco residents may be watching the situation in Michigan to see how the university's board of regents addresses the controversy. The fact that the regents did not discuss the investigation or the athletic director's future during their meeting may raise questions about accountability and the role of oversight in ensuring that institutions are managed effectively. In Waco, where city government and local institutions are subject to similar expectations of transparency and accountability, the Michigan situation may prompt reflection on the importance of open communication and decisive action in addressing controversies.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
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What is this story about? TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The University of Michigan Board of Regents met Thursday, but didn't discuss the $12 million investigation into the culture of the scandal-ridden athletics department or the future of athletic director Warde Manuel. After the meeting, the…
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