Amid a year of divisiveness, opposition and outrage on Northwestern’s campus, it appeared the university was poised for a cultural shift. With President Morton Schapiro stepping down from his post in June 2022, and longtime athletic director Jim Phillips taking a new job as commissioner of the ACC, NU had an opportunity to change for the better.
But on Sunday, the university showed that actions speak louder than words.
Despite repeated emails sent from university leadership detailing its commitment to improving the community, Northwestern made the decision to promote former Deputy Director of Athletics for External Affairs Mike Polisky to athletic director, turning a blind eye to his controversial past.