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After more than a decade of a transformative presidency, Schapiro to conclude tenure in August 2022
Morton Schapiro took office in September 2009. Photo by Peter Barreras
President Morton Schapiro, who has led Northwestern University through one of its most transformative and sustained periods of academic growth, announced today (March 4) that he will conclude his tenure on Aug. 31, 2022.
Since Schapiro took office in September 2009 as the 16th president in Northwestern’s 170-year history, the University has elevated its status as a premier university for research and teaching.
“During President Schapiro’s tenure, Northwestern has further established itself as one of the world’s very finest academic institutions,” said J. Landis Martin, chairman of the Northwestern Board of Trustees. “Since he took office, the University has improved by every relevant measure. We will celebrate what we have achieved and continue to achieve under President Schapiro’
Northwestern University
2009
Morton Schapiro inaugurated as Northwestern’s 16th president
Schapiro receives a “NU Survival Kit” that includes a roll of quarters for downtown parking meters from then-Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, a supply of warm clothes from the Northwestern Alumni Association and a picture of The Rock from the Associated Student Government. John Legend performs in a concert at Welsh-Ryan Arena, and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman speaks at the event. Watch a video of the event highlights.
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The Atlantic Coast Conference hired Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips on Monday to be the leagueâs next commissioner, replacing the retiring John Swofford.
Phillips has been Northwesternâs AD since 2008, leading the athletic department through a period of success in competition and growth in facilities. During his tenure the Wildcats have been to nine bowl games and won Big Ten division titles in football; the menâs basketball team made its first NCAA tournament appearance; and womenâs lacrosse won three national titles.
Phillips oversaw the funding and development of Northwesternâs $270 million Walter Athletics Center and Ryan Fieldhouse indoor practice facility located on Lake Michiganâs shores.
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