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Janna Blais will serve as interim vice president for athletics and recreation
Northwestern University today announced the formation of a search committee to identify the next leader of Wildcat athletics and recreation. James J. Phillips, the Combe Family Vice President for Athletics and Recreation, will become the next commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in February.
Janna Blais, deputy director of athletics for administration and policy, will serve as interim vice president for athletics and recreation upon Phillips’ departure in February.
Janna Blais
“As we celebrate 13 magnificent years of service from Jim Phillips and wish him the very best in his new duties as commissioner of the ACC, I’m thrilled that Janna Blais, who has been a key leader here for more than a decade, has agreed to serve in the vice president and athletic director role on an interim basis,” said President Morton Schapiro. “I have full confidence in Janna’s abi
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