Title IX

A federal judge has rejected efforts by the University of Oregon to dismiss parts of a discrimination lawsuit by its female athletes.

The University of Oregon and more than 30 female athletes were unable to reach a settlement last week over allegations of gender discrimination.

In a court filing this week, the University of Oregon denied claims made in a lawsuit alleging unequal treatment of female athletes.

Federal law requires colleges and universities to provide equal opportunities and resources to student athletes. Members of the beach volleyball and rowing teams have sued, accusing the university of discrimination.

Plans for a new beach volleyball facility at the University of Oregon won’t stop its female players from suing over discrimination, according to their attorneys.

Sunday, June 12, KLCC and NPR bring you a special one-hour program: Benching The Patriarchy: 50 Years of Title IX. It focuses on how Title IX played out in the women’s basketball team at the University of Oregon. The special features the reporting of former NPR correspondent Emily Harris, and Eugene-based audio journalist Ida Hardin, and tells the story of Oregon Women’s Basketball coach Jody Runge.

The University of Oregon’s Title IX Coordinator is leaving her post. Darci Heroy has led the office since 2016. The Title IX office is responsible for…