Aug 29, 2024 · The search committee included Morris, Amonte Hiller, history professor Geraldo Cadava, who chairs Northwestern’s Committee on Athletics and Recreation, trustees Kip Kirkpatrick ’94, ’97 MBA, Wendy Nelson '91, '99 MBA and Pat Ryan, Jr. ’97 JD, MBA, and Julie Allen, secretary to the Board and advisor to the President.

“Derrick will lead the Northwestern University athletic department in a collaborative manner that will properly focus on the well-being of all Northwestern student-athletes. Derrick understands the critical components of what is required to embrace and empower student-athletes, coaches, administrators and the entire Northwestern community.”

Apr 10, 2024 · With views of Lake Michigan, North Campus and the Chicago skyline, the temporary structure Northwestern will build at the Martin athletics facility will provide a stunning backdrop for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, bridging the gap between the old Ryan Field and the new, state-of-the-art stadium, scheduled to open in 2026.

Nov 5, 2024 · Athletics. Northwestern, a founding member of the Big Ten, has 19 varsity athletic programs and numerous intramural and club sports

Jun 27, 2024 · Northwestern University today released the full report by law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, which has spent the past 11 months conducting an independent review of the processes and accountability mechanisms in place at the University to detect, report and respond to potential misconduct in its athletics programs, including hazing, bullying and discrimination of any kind.

Nov 15, 2023 · Braun is the first Northwestern head coach to win five games in his first season since Walter McCornack led his Wildcats to a 10-1 record and a Co-Big Ten Championship in 1903. At 38 years old, Braun is the 10th youngest coach in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and the second youngest in the Big Ten behind Purdue University’s Ryan Walters.

Oct 28, 2024 · With all that in the rearview mirror, Northwestern is making final preparations for the new season before a home exhibition on Oct. 30 against Lewis, followed by the opener on Nov. 4 against Lehigh. These are some of the shots Northwestern Now gathered among the hundreds of images captured by Northwestern Athletics photographers on the trip.

Jun 13, 2024 · I will work closely with the new athletic director, President Schill and the Northwestern administration to ensure current and future Wildcats benefit fully from this evolving college athletics environment while staying true to our broader mission of academic and personal development for every student-athlete.”

Aug 12, 2024 · Northwestern will host a majority of its football games at the facility in 2024 and 2025, including Big Ten Conference games. Northwestern Medicine is the health care provider for all 19 Northwestern Athletics programs and nearly 500 Northwestern student-athletes as well as University students.

Nov 5, 2024 · Asked about her Northwestern experience so far, Stratton-Mills pointed to the way the Wildcat coaches across 19 varsity sports uplift and push each other. “I really feel the love from everyone in the department,” she said, “and that goes a long way to keeping you going through good times and bad.”