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HISTORY
The Eichorst family (clockwise): Kristin, Shawn, Jack, Bennett and Joseph.
REVIEW
Shawn Eichorst was named Nebraska’s 14th Director of Athletics
on Oct. 4, 2012, by Chancellor Harvey Perlman. Eichorst leads a
tradition-rich athletic program of 24 varsity intercollegiate teams,
600-plus student-athletes and more than 275 full-time employees.
Nebraska’s reputation as a world-class academic institution and
its stature as one of the strongest and most balanced athletic
departments in collegiate athletics supports Eichorst’s top priority,
which is to ensure all Husker student-athletes have the necessary
support to succeed in academics, athletics and life.
Since taking over for the legendary Tom Osborne as Director of
Athletics on Jan. 3, 2013, Eichorst has immersed himself in Nebraska’s
rich traditions. He has made nearly 300 public appearances, including
nearly 200 speaking engagements in Nebraska. He serves on the
Chancellor’s Senior Administrative Team and regularly meets with
campus administrators and deans. Eichorst’s monthly radio show and
Connecting on Campus column promote the university’s academic
and athletic successes, along with the academic and community
achievements of Husker student-athletes.
Eichorst was also the first Director of Athletics to visit the Big
Ten-based Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) at its
Champaign, Ill., headquarters. The CIC is a highly successful
academic-based consortium of 15 schools, including all 14 in
the Big Ten Conference. Nebraska is leading the Big Ten and the
CIC in several areas, including the Digital Humanities and head
injury research.
OPPONENTS
EDUCATIONAL LEDGER
•Wisconsin-Whitewater, 1990 (Bachelor's Degree, Business)
•Marquette, 1995 (Juris Doctorate)
•Assistant Adjunct Professor of Law (Marqu WGFR