Nebraska Athletics announced Tuesday the hiring of Dr. Lawrence Chatters as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The newly-created position on Nebraska Athletics senior staff will oversee the Department's efforts in those respective areas as well as serve as a senior administrator advising the Director of Athletics.
Most recently, Chatters served as Vice President of Student Affairs at Midland University and as the school's Chief Diversity Officer. Chatters oversaw residential life, mental health, student health and the academic success center on campus, and he was responsible for creating and implementing strategic initiatives to bring inclusive change on campus and in the community.