CollegeAD Conversation: SJSU’s Marie Tuite

In the two-years that Marie Tuite has led the San Jose State athletic department, she’s seen a number of triumphs but also experienced a few challenges along the way. Tuite recently sat down the CollegeAD as part of our CollegeAD Conversation series to discuss a number of topics ranging from eSports to fundraising and facilities. […]

The Culture of Sports: WIAC Leaders Part I

 The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) is unique in many ways, all contributing to its being a premier Division III sports conference. A major part is that all eight of its members are located in Wisconsin, leading to fierce interstate clashes. In part one of a three-part series, The Culture of Sports host Jonathan […]

Jon Gilbert Shares His Vision for ECU Athletics

“I feel really good about where we are and where we are headed.” Jon Gilbert has been on the job at East Carolina University for about six months; he tells CollegeAD he’s still getting the lay of the land but thinks his message about the athletic department is making a mark. “I like to get […]

Jack Swarbrick on Innovation, Long-Term Plans, and Historic Firsts at Notre Dame

“We are investing a lot of time thinking about where the industry is moving, it’s a very dynamic time for all of us.” Jack Swarbrick is now in his 11th year as vice president and director of athletics at his alma mater, Notre Dame. He’s no stranger to the evolution of the industry and has […]

Dave Heeke Discusses His Role in the PAC-12, Upcoming Projects at Arizona

Dave Heeke sees the spotlight on the Pac-12 as a sign of interest in the league and its programs. The University of Arizona AD and Chairman of the Pac-12 AD Council believes it’s a positive sign that people are interested in what the next steps are and what the outcomes will be for the Pac-12. […]

Tracking the Changes: AD Turnover in April

Nine Division I athletic departments experienced AD turnover in April, making it the busiest month of 2019 for athletic director transitions. The biggest move came when LSU lured Scott Woodward away from SEC rival, Texas A&M, following the Tigers reassignment of former AD Joe Alleva. LSU and Texas A&M were the only Power Five programs […]