IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 15, 2008
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Rock graduate lands key Northeastern University development post

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Devin Crosby, a 1997 Slippery Rock University graduate, has been named assistant athletic director for development at Northeastern University.

            “Devin brings experience as a collegiate athletics administrator at the highest levels as well as the perspective of a former student-athlete,” said Peter Roby, Northeastern athletic director.

            Crosby joined Northeastern after two years as assistant athletic director for marketing and promotions at the University of Virginia. Prior to UVA, he spent one season as the associate athletic director for external operations at St. Louis University.

            Crosby received a degree in business information systems frm SRU. He was a three-year All-Conference selection in track and field and part of the men’s 4X400-meter relay team that still holds the indoor track record at SRU.

Slippery Rock University is Pennsylvania’s premier public residential university. Slippery Rock University provides students with a comprehensive learning experience that intentionally combines academic instruction with enhanced educational and learning opportunities that make a positive difference in their lives.