The Latest Breaking News from Northwestern

Northwestern and the cost of wanting to be big-time in college sports

The hazing scandal that led to coach Pat Fitzgerald’s firing has shone a harsh spotlight on the school.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2023

How will Northwestern’s football hazing scandal affect the university long term? ‘It’s a reputational issue.’

CHICAGO — Repercussions from Northwestern University’s football hazing scandal have thrown the Big Ten school’s athletic department into upheaval in just a matter of days, spurring leadership shake-ups, football recruits decommitting from the team and concerns over possible legal action.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 16, 2023

New Alzheimer’s drug is first to show it slows disease. But It’s facing a rocky rollout

Eisai Co.’s breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug — the first to show it slows the brain-destroying disease — is facing a rocky rollout as doctors grapple with logistical issues, insurance uncertainties and complicated safety testing requirements.

Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2023

Will Northwestern football recruits stay or decommit? ‘College football coaches and teams are opportunistic.’

CHICAGO — Amid fallout from the report of an outside investigation into hazing within Northwestern’s football program, recruits have started to reassess their commitments.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 14, 2023

Northwestern baseball coach Jim Foster is fired days after football hazing scandal

In an announcement posted to Northwestern University's athletics page, head baseball coach Jim Foster was "relieved of his duties effective immediately."

WEKU · Jul 14, 2023

Northwestern promotes David Braun to interim football coach, replacing Pat Fitzgerald

The university had hired Braun as defensive coordinator six months ago. He replaces the former coach after a hazing scandal.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 14, 2023

Former LSU Coach Ed Orgeron Has Clear Response to Wild Northwestern Rumors

The veteran coach was reportedly interested in the vacancy.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14, 2023

Mike Kafka remains with Giants as Northwestern goes with David Braun

Northwestern will name David Braun their interim head coach for the 2023 season, leaving Mike Kafka to remain with the New York Giants.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 14, 2023

Greg Cote: 100-plus deaths later, why can’t we finally end bizarre culture of college & sports hazing?

MIAMI — Asinine. Juvenile. Unnecessary. Archaic. Embarrassing. Dumb. Humiliating. Dangerous.

Miami Herald · Jul 14, 2023

Northwestern dismisses Jim Foster as head baseball coach amid controversy

CHICAGO — Northwestern University has relieved Jim Foster as head baseball coach days after news surfaced of controversy surrounding him.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 14, 2023