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Mike Polisky resigns as Northwestern's athletic director

Mike Polisky: Northwestern athletes, alumni back AD in letter

More than 140 people connected to Northwestern signed a letter addressed to the university board of trustees in support of new athletic director Mike Polisky, whose hiring has been the subject of criticism and protests. The letter was signed by former and current NU athletes, athletic department staff members, alumni, donors and “supporters.”

After cheerleaders' claims of sexual harassment and racial bias, Northwestern University vows to 'listen to concerns' from current and former team members | State and Regional

A week after a scathing lawsuit raised questions about the treatment of Northwestern University cheerleaders at events that allegedly made them vulnerable to sexual harassment, school officials announced a plan to meet with current and former squad members “to offer support and listen to concerns,” according to school communications sent Friday. “Over the last week, we have heard from many in our community who are upset about allegations of harassment and discrimination within our Cheer Team,” said a university message sent to students, faculty and parents. “At Northwestern, we must not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination, and we must continue the vital work of ending it.”

Chicago Tribune: NU cheerleader sues University, alleges officials delayed investigation following complaint she was groped and harassed by fans

Filed under: Chicago Tribune: NU cheerleader sues University, alleges officials delayed investigation following complaint she was groped and harassed by fans Share this story Chicago Sun-Times A Northwestern cheerleader is suing Northwestern University, according to a federal lawsuit filed Friday. The lawsuit alleges Hayden Richardson, 22, was groped by drunken fans and alumni during university-sanctioned events and that the cheer team’s head coach required female cheerleaders to “mingle” with powerful donors for the school’s financial gain. The news was first reported by Elyssa Cherney of the Chicago Tribune. Cheerleader sues Northwestern University, says she was groped and harassed by drunken fans, as officials sought to ‘cover up’ her complaints, lawsuit alleges. https://t.co/hoZLGmMscp Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) January 29, 2021