https://admin.nusports.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for Northwestern Athleticsen-us60https://nusports.com/news/2026/6/11/mens-basketball-mark-jackson-named-to-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-selection-committeehttps://nusports.com/news/2026/6/11/mens-basketball-mark-jackson-named-to-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-selection-committeeGeneral, Men's Basketball

INDIANAPOLIS — Northwestern Combe Family Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Mark Jackson has been named to the NCAA Men's Basketball Selection Committee, the NCAA announced on Thursday.]]>March 31, 2026, Evanston, IL: A press conference is held to introduce Northwestern Women’s Basketball’s 7th Head Coach at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Photo by Ryan Kuttler/Northwestern Athletics)Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:00 CST460880https://nusports.com/news/2026/5/18/general-mung-chiang-named-next-president-of-northwesternhttps://nusports.com/news/2026/5/18/general-mung-chiang-named-next-president-of-northwesternGeneral

]]>mung chiangMon, 18 May 2026 10:41:00 CST360836https://nusports.com/news/2026/5/13/general-listen-mark-jackson-joins-excellent-leadership-podcasthttps://nusports.com/news/2026/5/13/general-listen-mark-jackson-joins-excellent-leadership-podcastGeneral

]]>mark jacksonWed, 13 May 2026 17:53:00 CST360825https://nusports.com/news/2026/1/23/womens-basketball-northwestern-to-celebrate-national-girls-women-in-sports-day-on-february-5https://nusports.com/news/2026/1/23/womens-basketball-northwestern-to-celebrate-national-girls-women-in-sports-day-on-february-5General, Women's Basketball

Join Northwestern Athletics and the Northwestern University Women's Center in celebration of National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) on Thursday, February 5! This year's event, Stronger Together: Celebrating Our Women's Sports: Elevate, Inspire, Celebrate, features additional programming and opportunities for fans throughout game day.]]>Women's Basketball BenchFri, 23 Jan 2026 11:30:00 CST1060335https://nusports.com/news/2025/12/10/football-140-wildcats-earn-academic-all-big-ten-honorshttps://nusports.com/news/2025/12/10/football-140-wildcats-earn-academic-all-big-ten-honorsFootball, General, Men's Soccer, Women's Cross Country & Track, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Field Hockey

140 Wildcat student-athletes earned Academic All-Big Ten honors, the Big Ten Conference announced on Wednesday, continuing a tradition of NU excellence on and off the field.]]>deeringWed, 10 Dec 2025 13:30:00 CST260222https://nusports.com/news/2025/12/5/general-northwestern-university-athletics-and-recreation-embodies-the-stronger-together-spirithttps://nusports.com/news/2025/12/5/general-northwestern-university-athletics-and-recreation-embodies-the-stronger-together-spiritGeneral

Within Northwestern University Athletics and Recreation, Stronger Together is more than a phrase — it's a mindset, a unifying principle, and the foundation of who we are. Our greatest strength is each other.]]>stronger together wallFri, 5 Dec 2025 10:31:00 CST360210https://nusports.com/news/2025/11/4/general-remembering-susan-stoner-jones-dedicated-northwestern-alumni-volunteer-and-generous-benefactorhttps://nusports.com/news/2025/11/4/general-remembering-susan-stoner-jones-dedicated-northwestern-alumni-volunteer-and-generous-benefactorGeneral

Susan Stoner Jones '63 ('91 P), Northwestern University alumna and longtime volunteer and benefactor, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the age of 84.]]>Dan & Susan JonesTue, 4 Nov 2025 17:53:00 CST360082https://nusports.com/news/2025/10/31/general-kevin-clark-announces-retirement-from-collegiate-athleticshttps://nusports.com/news/2025/10/31/general-kevin-clark-announces-retirement-from-collegiate-athleticsGeneral

EVANSTON, Ill. – Kevin Clark, Northwestern University's Deputy Director of Athletics, has announced his retirement from collegiate athletics following a distinguished career spanning more than three decades in leadership roles across higher education and Division I athletics.]]>kevin clark retirementFri, 31 Oct 2025 11:04:00 CST360066https://nusports.com/news/2025/9/2/general-lou-malnatis-pizzeria-and-northwestern-university-announce-official-athletic-partnershiphttps://nusports.com/news/2025/9/2/general-lou-malnatis-pizzeria-and-northwestern-university-announce-official-athletic-partnershipGeneral

EVANSTON, IL – (September 2, 2025) – Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Chicago's legendary deep dish destination, and Northwestern University Athletics announced a one year athletic partnership that makes Lou Malnati's a Preferred Catering and Dining Partner of Northwestern Athletics.]]>lou malnati's northwesternTue, 2 Sep 2025 16:34:00 CST359823https://nusports.com/news/2025/12/4/academic-services-student-development-northwestern-achieves-department-record-99-graduation-success-ratehttps://nusports.com/news/2025/12/4/academic-services-student-development-northwestern-achieves-department-record-99-graduation-success-rateBaseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming and Diving, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country & Track, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Field Hockey, Academic Services & Student Development, Women's Fencing

Northwestern has set a conference and department record with a 99% Graduation Success Rate (GSR) for the latest cohort, according to data released by the NCAA in November. The Wildcats' overall GSR is tied for first in the nation and leads all Big Ten institutions by three percentage points.]]>deeringThu, 4 Dec 2025 14:34:00 CST2560207