Trustees and Presidents: A Podcast for University Leaders On College Athletics

Author: Dr. Karen Weaver

Hosted by Karen Weaver, EdD, she interviews key leaders, stakeholders and those impacting the business of college sports and higher education. From Division I to Divisions II and III, senior campus leaders now have a chance to learn about the challenges nearly every institution is facing post-pandemic. Today, athletics plays an even more crucial role in enrollment, retention, alumni donations, campus spirit, housing and dining, and marketing This podcast provides higher education leaders a chance to dive into the current issues with experts. linktr.ee/DrKarenWeaver
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Inside College Sports Upheaval with Dr. Bobby Robbins of UArizona
Episode 28
Sunday, 22 March, 2026

On today’s podcast, we dive deep into the forces shaping higher education and college athletics. Today, we sit down with Dr. Bobby Robbins — the recently retired president of the University of Arizona — who guided the Wildcats through one of the most turbulent eras in collegiate sports. From the Pac-12’s rumored expansion to twenty teams, to its stunning near collapse and Arizona’s landing in the Big 12, Dr. Robbins has seen a lot.In this conversation, we explore the evolving world of NIL deals, university branding, governance, and the financial headwinds reshaping college athletics. With the perspective of a cardiothoracic surgeon turned university leader, Dr. Robbins offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how institutions adapt when the heart of college sports is under pressure.(Please bear with the occasional WiFi connection issues.)