New Northwestern AD Jackson commits to ‘doing the right thing’

Mark Jackson, the new athletic director at Northwestern, made the decision to take the job without ever visiting the campus. He comes from a successful tenure at Villanova and has experience in both college and professional sports. Northwestern has invested heavily in its athletic facilities and has seen success in football and basketball. Jackson will be tasked with leading the department through new challenges, such as NIL collectives and potential changes in athlete compensation rules. He also aims to address issues of hazing and misconduct that have plagued the department in the past. Jackson’s approach emphasizes treating each other well and being involved in the day-to-day operations of each team.