“Why is the university appointing him and approving his promotion at a moment when what we’re really asking for is instead-- step back and investigate what happened," said political science and religious studies professor Elizabeth Shakam Hurd. "Give us the facts and then clear him and then promote him."
Jennifer Pius, a current member of the university's cheer team, said she raised concerns about sexual misconduct and racism to Polisky and her coach in 2019.
"Mike Polisky is a danger to Northwestern Athletics," Pius said at Friday evening's protest. "He knew about the abuses our teammates and I suffered and accused of lying to protect our coach."