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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


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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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Community Safety Advisory Board chairs talk racial justice on campus at Faculty Senate

May 13, 2021

Feinberg Prof. Clyde Yancy and Chief Diversity Officer Robin Means Coleman discussed racial justice at Northwestern during Wednesday’s Faculty Senate meeting.  Yancy, co-chair of NU’s Community...

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Following Mike Polisky’s resignation, Northwestern community members call for continued investigation, scrutiny in the search for new AD

May 13, 2021

Ten days after Northwestern announced Mike Polisky’s appointment to athletic director, he resigned and will depart from the University.  Polisky stepped down after students and faculty called on...

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