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Northwestern Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Title IX

6/22/2022 2:18:00 PM | General

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, a landmark piece of legislation for gender equity in our country. Over the five decades since that day, Northwestern has been vigilant in addressing gender discrimination and advancing progress toward a more equitable world. To commemorate and celebrate the achievements of Northwestern's female student-athletes, coaches, staff and alumnae over the last half-century, our department will lead and take part in a series of events and programs throughout the 2022-23 academic year.

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"My hope is this year-long commemoration will not only celebrate the incredible achievements of women at Northwestern, but also shed light on the challenges that lie ahead and the work that remains. I am proud to work at a university that has prioritized the representation, inclusion, and engagement of women, and remains dedicated to advancing progress."

- Dr. Derrick Gragg, Combe Family Vice President for Athletics & Recreation.

Upcoming Events and Programs

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Transforming the Game Video Series

The stories of Wildcats female pioneers who changed the game by advancing equity in sport will be featured here.

Wildcat Women in the News

Champions For Wildcat Women

The department's Champions for Wildcat Women initiative will be a focal point throughout the year to further its mission of increasing fundraising support for our women's varsity programs, empowering our female student-athletes, and celebrating the incredible advocates of women's athletics within the Northwestern family. A new fund, specifically supporting our 11 women's varsity programs, has been established as a result of a generous gift from Wendy Nelson '91, '99 MBA, a former Northwestern tennis student-athlete and current University trustee, which will accelerate the momentum for investment in Wildcats women's sports. If interested in learning more about this initiative and / or making a gift, please click the graphic below.
 
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Lacrosse - NCAA Tournament 2nd Round vs JMU Postgame Press Conference (5/10/26)
Sunday, May 10
Baseball - 'Cats Ground Redbirds in 7-1 Midweek Victory (5/5/26)
Tuesday, May 05
Softball - Marina Mason Tosses One-Hit Shutout, 'Cats Claim Series Win vs. Minnesota (5/3/26)
Monday, May 04
Baseball - 'Cats Take Series with 9-6 Victory over Hoosiers (5/3/26)
Sunday, May 03