Northwestern's president-elect steps down to battle cancer

Rebecca Blank, who was named last fall the first female president of Northwestern University, announced Monday she is stepping down after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.

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Northwestern president-elect resigns after cancer diagnosis

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Sioux City JournalLean Left· Jul 11, 2022

Northwestern's president-elect steps down to battle cancer

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Northwestern's president-elect steps down to battle cancer

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Northwestern's president-elect steps down to battle cancer

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Northwestern's president-elect steps down to battle cancer

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Northwestern's president-elect steps down to battle cancer

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Northwestern's president-elect steps down to battle cancer

ForbesCenter· Jul 12, 2022

Incoming Northwestern President Rebecca Blank Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Steps Down From Post

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Northwestern’s president-elect Rebecca Blank steps down to battle cancer

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Northwestern's president-elect steps down, battling cancer

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Northwestern's president-elect steps down to battle cancer

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Northwestern University president elect steps down amid battle with cancer