Nancy Woodhull

Nancy Woodhull (March 1, 1945 – April 1, 1997) was an American journalist, best known as a founding editor of USA Today.

Early life and education Nancy Woodhull was born on March 1, 1945 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to Harold Cromwell, a factory inspector, and May Cromwell, a hospital administrator. then attended Trenton State College (since renamed as The College of New Jersey )for one year before dropping out, and at 19, began working as a proofreader at The News Tribune in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey.

Career At 19, Woodhull dropped out of college to pursue a career in journalism, joining The News Tribune in Woodbridge, New Jersey as a proofreader. In 1973, she joined the Detroit Free Press as its first female sports reporter. She was mentored by Robert Giles while working for Gannett in Rochester. She also served as the president of Gannett New Media, the research and development arm of the corporation.

Personal life and death While working as a sports reporter in Detroit, Woodhull met William Watson at a boating race, and they were married in 1986.

Woodhull died of lung cancer on April 1, 1997 in Pittsford, New York.