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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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“A pioneer almost everywhere I’ve gone”: Why Derrick Gragg is uniquely positioned to guide the future of Northwestern athletics

October 20, 2021

Derrick Gragg hasn’t had much time to rest in the last four months. “I've been super busy,” said Gragg, Northwestern’s newest athletic director. “But I call it busy in a very positive way.” Since...

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Northwestern changes harassment, discrimination policies following cheer team investigation

August 31, 2021

Northwestern published the results of an independent investigation into concerns of sexual harassment and racism raised by its cheer team on Tuesday.  NU will change its policies to prevent any further...

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Bonnevier files to dismiss allegations of harassment involvement under her leadership of NU cheer team

July 6, 2021

Former Northwestern cheer coach Pamela Bonnevier filed a motion to dismiss allegations of her involvement in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed in January. Bonnevier, who was fired prior to the filing of...

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In introductory press conference, incoming athletic director Derrick Gragg shares goals for NU, view on future of college athletics

June 7, 2021

Incoming athletic director Derrick Gragg shared his goals for Northwestern athletics, his views on the student-athlete experience and his support for a renovation of Ryan Field in an introductory press...

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Derrick Gragg named Northwestern’s next athletic director

June 4, 2021

Less than a month after the resignation of Mike Polisky, Northwestern named Derrick Gragg as its next athletic director.  Gragg, the NCAA’s senior vice president for inclusion, education and community...

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