But, as Emmert said, the NCAA can’t be thrilled that 7 percent of its most high-profile college football players have criminal backgrounds—heck, Emmert said 2 percent is still too high.

For people from disadvantaged backgrounds, college can offer the promise of a lucrative career. But new research finds that for this group, college also decreases the odds of getting married. In ...

For people from disadvantaged backgrounds, college can offer the promise of a lucrative career. But new research finds that for this group, college also decreases the odds of getting married.