Northwestern Recruits J.A. Adande to Head Up Sports Journalism Program

He will continue to contribute to ESPN on a contract basis.

One the country’s most respected sportswriters is shifting to a focus on academia. Many will argue that J.A. Adande’s timing couldn’t be better.

From today’s announcement that Adande will head up the school’s new sports journalism program:

“J.A. brings tremendous experience, talent and loyalty to Medill,” said Bradley J. Hamm, dean of the school. “I’ve been impressed with his dedication to students and his ideas and drive to make this program the best of its kind in the world.”

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