Michigan athletics department faces issues, culture review finds barriers

A culture review commissioned by the University of Michigan found significant barriers impacting the athletics department, including issues with leadership accountability and reporting processes. Conducted by Jenner & Block, the review highlighted that misconduct was not widespread but often poorly addressed. Athletic Director Warde Manuel expressed a desire to step down at the end of the year, while the university plans to implement the review's recommendations to strengthen reporting and foster a culture of speaking up. The review, which took four months and involved nearly 300 interviews, cost the university $12 million but did not lead to any immediate personnel actions.

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