ACC selects Northwestern's Phillips as conference’s new commissioner

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Monday that James J. Phillips, Ph.D., the Combe Family Vice President for Athletics & Recreation at Northwestern University, will serve as the conference’s next commissioner.

Phillips brings more than three decades of experience in Division I athletics, a track record of tremendous achievement, a vision for the future of intercollegiate athletics, and a passion for helping student-athletes achieve impact and success in competition, in the classroom and in their communities.

Monday’s announcement follows a comprehensive nationwide search facilitated by the conference’s Board of Directors, with support from its athletic directors,…