Northwestern University President-elect Rebecca Blank steps down to battle cancer

Northwestern president-elect resigns after cancer diagnosis

Rebecca Blank, who would have been the university’s first female president, announced that she would not take the job after being diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

Northwestern University president elect steps down amid battle with cancer

Northwestern University announced Monday that Rebecca Blank, the president-elect, has stepped down after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.

Northwestern president-elect steps down after cancer diagnosis

Renowned economist Rebecca Blank was selected to replace outgoing President Morton Schapiro and would have been the first woman to serve as Northwestern’s president. School leaders announced Blank is stepping down after she was diagnosed with cancer.

Northwestern University President-elect Rebecca Blank steps down to battle cancer

According the school, President Morton Schapiro will remain at Northwestern until a successor is named.

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"I do not have the words to express to you how disappointed and sad I am to be telling you this," Blank said. "I was excited to be joining you at Northwestern, a world-class institution that is near and dear…

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"As heartbreaking as this is for me, I take solace in knowing Northwestern is in great hands," Rebecca Blank said.