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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


Two men in suits hold a purple jersey with No. 23 and the name Gragg on it, standing in front of a black poster with the Northwestern logo and the words Wintrust.

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...

Athletic director claps at basketball game with other fans.

Riker: This academic year showed Northwestern athletics at its best. Then, we saw its worst.

June 2, 2021

For Northwestern, the 2020-21 athletic calendar was a study in dualities. The emotional tolls and two-week quarantines against the resilience of the Wildcats. The flawlessness of Danielle Williams’...

University President Morton Schapiro gestures while standing in front of a light wooden podium and navy curtains. He wears a suit, tie and purple vest.

President Schapiro talks Polisky resignation, says he had “complete authority” over hiring decision in Faculty Assembly meeting

May 27, 2021

University President Morton Schapiro discussed Mike Polisky’s promotion and resignation as athletic director and his hopes for future leadership in a Wednesday Faculty Assembly meeting. Schapiro spoke...

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Q&A: Following Mike Polisky’s resignation, President Schapiro talks new AD search, hiring practices

May 23, 2021

Members of The Daily’s editorial board sat down with University President Morton Schapiro on Friday to discuss topics pertinent to the Northwestern community, including Mike Polisky’s resignation,...

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