Scott D. Schneider in the Media

Chemistry World August 21, 2026

30 US universities ordered to audit foreign research partnerships

Adjunct Professor Scott D. Schneider says universities face major institutional and legal challenges in defining, evaluating, and potentially ending foreign research collaborations under the compressed timeline, while also navigating unresolved questions over who has authority to terminate partnerships.

On3 June 9, 2026

Could the Big 12 sanction Texas Tech for supporting Brendan Sorsby’s case vs. NCAA?

Adjunct Professor Scott Schneider discusses the legal dispute between Texas Tech University, the Big 12 Conference, and the NCAA over quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, touching on issues of league authority, member school obligations, and the enforcement of eligibility rules.

KXAN April 24, 2026

Texas school districts face costly legal battles with attorney general’s office

Adjunct Professor Scott Schneider notes that while legal battles between school districts and the state are not unusual, the current volume of litigation from the Attorney General’s Office towards districts is unprecedented and the focus is on culture war issues where legislation is unclear.

ESPN January 29, 2026

Sen. Ted Cruz against idea of college athletes as employees

Adjunct Professor Scott Schneider comments that college athletics departments could solve many pressing problems by signing student-athletes to employment contracts instead of name, image and likeness licensing deals.

CBS Sports January 27, 2026

Darian Mensah transfers from Duke: Legal experts weigh in on contract dispute, long-term NIL ramifications

Adjunct Professor Scott Schneider comments on the possible outcomes of a Duke University football player breaking his NIL contract, which resulted in a lawsuit filed by the institution.

Law360 September 4, 2025

Why The Harvard Funding Case Is ‘Clear As Mud’ On Appeal

Adjunct Professor Scott Schneider explains that while Judge Burroughs’ ruling in favor of Harvard University is likely to hold up on the First Circuit and the Supreme Court, there is uncertainty surrounding the Supreme Court precedent on jurisdiction, which could ultimately decide the appeal.

The Chronicle of Higher Education August 6, 2025

Where Is Columbia’s $200-Million Settlement Going, Exactly?

Adjunct Professor Scott Schneider explains the unprecedented nature of Columbia University's $200 million payment to the federal government, which raises questions about how the money will be appropriated.

USA Today July 25, 2025

Ivy League colleges face a reckoning after Columbia’s Trump deal

Adjunct Professor Scott Schneider warns about the implications for other Ivy League colleges following Columbia University's agreement to pay millions in fines to unpause the Trump administration's halt in research funding.

CBS Sports June 30, 2025

Why Kentucky’s bold move shifting to LLC model could provide blueprint to navigating revenue-sharing era

Adjunct Professor Scott Schneider believes that Kentucky’s move to spin off its athletic department into an LLC could provide a legal buffer against certain Title IX lawsuits, depending on how the entity is structured and controlled.

Yahoo Sports June 30, 2025

Could collective bargaining be the answer for college sports? Some ADs are ready to say the quiet part out loud

Adjunct Professor Scott Schneider argues that collective bargaining is not a feasible solution to avoid future litigation and create a more stable environment in college sports, despite what many athletics adminstrators believe.

The Wall Street Journal June 27, 2025

UVA President’s Resignation Reflects a New Front in Trump’s Bid to Remake Higher Education

Adjunct Professor Scott Schneider identifies the use of proxies for race—such as geography or class—as the latest DEI challenge that courts are facing.

The Chronicle of Higher Education May 9, 2025

The NIH Is Requiring Grantees to Follow Trump’s Anti-Trans Executive Order

Adjunct Professor Scott Schneider explains the moral and financial dilemma that institutions will face with new policies from the National Institutes of Health requiring compliance with Trump's anti-transgender executive order if grant funds are accepted.