# athletic director (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover athletic director. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Rundown: Purdue women’s basketball officially adds Slovenia guard, first sign of revenue generation and more](https://mikecarmin.substack.com/p/the-rundown-purdue-womens-basketball) _2026-08-20 · Mike Carmin · Greater Lafayette Sports Report_ Is Katie Gearlds’ roster set following the addition of Slovenia’s Zoja Stirn, who officially signed? Look for a new logo at Ross-Ade Stadium for the 2026 season ## [WKU Soccer takes on UAB, begins three-game home stand](https://wkuherald.com/96521/sports/sports-womens-soccer/wku-soccer-takes-on-uab-begins-three-game-home-stand/) _2026-08-20 · Peyton Reid, Sports Editor · WKUHerald.com_ WKU Soccer begins its three-game home stand against UAB Thursday night at 7 p.m. The Hilltoppers will also take on Ball State and Union. The Hilltoppers come off a win against Indiana State in their last game 1-0. WKU had a successful first week of the season, going 1-0-1, led by sophomore forward Makenna Egan... The post WKU Soccer takes on UAB, begins three-game home stand appeared first on… ## [Howard Bailey, former WKU vice president for Student Affairs, dies at 77](https://wkuherald.com/96517/news/howard-bailey-former-wku-vice-president-for-student-affairs-dies-at-77/) _2026-08-18 · Anthony Clauson, Editor-in-Chief · WKUHerald.com_ Editor’s Note: The Herald will follow up with a more thorough look at the life and legacy of Howard Bailey in a later story. Howard Bailey, the first Black male resident hall assistant and founding member of WKU’s first Black fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, has died, leaving behind a legacy of commitment to WKU and... The post Howard Bailey, former WKU vice president for Student Affairs, dies at 77… ## [University of Michigan names C. Cybele Raver as school's next president](https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/university-michigan-c-cybele-raver-president) _2026-08-18 · Latest News | FOX 2_ C. Cybele Raver will be the school's 17th president and its second woman to lead the university. ## [Caboni discusses university accomplishments, launch of first research doctoral program](https://wkuherald.com/96509/news/caboni-discusses-university-accomplishments-launch-of-first-doctoral-program/) _2026-08-18 · Abigail Vickers, News Reporter · WKUHerald.com_ Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify the number of gifts given to WKU. The statement that a Ph.D. in data science will be WKU’s first doctoral program has been corrected to WKU’s first research doctoral program. WKU faculty and staff celebrated the university’s accomplishments and future goals at the annual Convocation Monday... The post Caboni discusses university… ## [Lions vs Commanders: How to stream preseason week 2](https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/how-watch-lions-preseason-week-2-against-commanders) _2026-08-17 · Latest News | FOX 2_ The Detroit Lions make their 2026 Ford Field debut in week two of the preseason this Saturday. ## [WKU Soccer earns first back-to-back shutout since 2021, defeats Indiana State](https://wkuherald.com/96493/sports/sports-womens-soccer/wku-soccer-earns-first-back-to-back-shutout-since-2021-defeats-indiana-state/) _2026-08-16 · Peyton Reid, Sports Editor · WKUHerald.com_ WKU soccer secured its first back-to-back shutout in half a decade, defeating Indiana State 1-0. Both teams came out of the gates aggressive, with nine combined fouls in the first 45 minutes. The aggression did not dissipate from either team, finishing the game with 27 fouls combined. Despite the fouls, the Hilltoppers continued to get... The post WKU Soccer earns first back-to-back shutout since… ## [Purdue volleyball report: Takeaways from Ball State exhibition victory](https://mikecarmin.substack.com/p/purdue-volleyball-report-takeaways) _2026-08-16 · Mike Carmin · Greater Lafayette Sports Report_ The Boilermakers swept Ball State in five sets, capped by a 17-15 victory in the fifth in the team's first exhibition match. Purdue hosts Butler on Friday in its final tune-up for the 2026 season ## [WKU Soccer travels to take on Indiana State](https://wkuherald.com/96491/sports/sports-womens-soccer/wku-soccer-travels-to-take-on-indiana-state/) _2026-08-16 · Peyton Reid, Sports Editor · WKUHerald.com_ WKU Soccer goes on the road for the first time this season, taking on Indiana State Sunday at noon. The Hilltoppers come off a season opener where they tied against Missouri after a defensive masterclass from both teams. Redshirt senior goalkeeper Mia Riddick earned her first career shutout with six saves. Riddick has appeared in... The post WKU Soccer travels to take on Indiana State appeared… ## [Board of Regents approves Athletic Director contract, increased salary](https://wkuherald.com/96489/news/board-of-regents-approves-athletic-director-contract-increased-salary/) _2026-08-15 · Peyton Reid, Sports Editor · WKUHerald.com_ WKU Board of Regents approved the contract extension of Athletic Director Todd Stewart on Aug. 14. Stewart’s extension will allow him to continue as the Athletic Director through the summer of 2030. In this extension, Stewart’s base salary will increase to approximately $317,892 from the previous $298,000. Stewart will earn a retention bonus of $85,000... The post Board of Regents approves… ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4WwcKZI3VkLT) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [Board of Regents approves namings following multimillion-dollar donation](https://wkuherald.com/96487/news/board-of-regents-approves-namings-following-multimillion-dollar-donation/) _2026-08-14 · Anthony Clauson, Editor-in-Chief · WKUHerald.com_ Editor’s note: Mark Clauson is the writer’s father In appreciation of estate gifts totaling $2.8 million, the WKU Board of Regents approved several naming requests in honor of Romanza Johnson. The board approved six total honorary naming requests for Johnson, including: Romanza and Ralph Johnson Agriculture Fund for Excellence Romanza Johnson Applied Human Sciences Fund... The post Board of… ## [Lions fall in preseason opener: 5 takeaways and what Dan Campbell said](https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/lions-fall-preseason-opener-5-takeaways-what-dan-campbell-said) _2026-08-14 · Latest News | FOX 2_ For the first time this 2026 season we got a look at this season's Lions and even though nearly none of the starters played - we learned a lot. ## [Previously closed Normal and Regents halls welcome students](https://wkuherald.com/96474/life/previously-closed-normal-and-regents-halls-welcome-students/) _2026-08-14 · Anthony Clauson, Editor-in-Chief · WKUHerald.com_ Students have begun moving into the previously shut-down Normal and Regents halls a year ahead of schedule. “I think what I love so much is just seeing the excitement from the students and parents who are moving in,” Catherine LaRoche, executive director of Housing and Residence Life, said. LaRoche said that while the repairs were... The post Previously closed Normal and Regents halls welcome… ## [WKU Soccer ends in tie versus Missouri](https://wkuherald.com/96479/sports/sports-womens-soccer/wku-soccer-ends-in-tie-versus-missouri/) _2026-08-14 · Peyton Reid, Sports Editor · WKUHerald.com_ WKU Soccer opens up the season with a 0-0 draw against the Missouri Tigers. The defense showed up for both teams allowing little breathing room. The Hilltoppers and Tigers combined for just 19 shots. Redshirt senior goalkeeper Mia Riddick had a career game finishing the night with six saves on 11 shots. WKU could not... The post WKU Soccer ends in tie versus Missouri appeared first on… ## [WKU Soccer opens season against Missouri](https://wkuherald.com/96470/sports/sports-womens-soccer/wku-soccer-opens-season-against-missouri/) _2026-08-13 · Peyton Reid, Sports Editor · WKUHerald.com_ WKU Soccer will kick off the 2026 season tonight as they welcome the Missouri Tigers. The Hilltoppers come off their best season since 2021 where they finished 9-5-3 and took home a share of the Conference USA regular-season championship, splitting it with Liberty. WKU is ranked fourth in the preseason CUSA standings, behind Liberty, Missouri... The post WKU Soccer opens season against Missouri… ## [How to watch Lions vs Bengals tonight in preseason opener](https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/how-watch-lions-vs-bengals-tonight-preseason-opener) _2026-08-13 · Latest News | FOX 2_ Coach Dan Campbell said that the Bengals are expected to play starters for the first couple drives tonight – meaning a good test for the Lions young players. ## [FOX 2 Sports Wrap: Lions & Tigers Thursday](https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-o5x8cjd9lbomkadw) _2026-08-13 · Latest News | FOX 2_ FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson and FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan discuss a big day of sports on FOX 2: The Tigers taking on the Guardians as Detroit closes the gap in the division race, and the Lions kicking off their preseason against the Bengals. ## [Purdue women's basketball report: Summer workouts end, point guard options, Zilbershlag's success and more](https://mikecarmin.substack.com/p/purdue-womens-basketball-report-summer-104) _2026-08-11 · Mike Carmin · Greater Lafayette Sports Report_ What did Katie Gearlds learn from her team's summer workouts? Who's in the mix at point guard? Incoming freshman shines at FIBA events, schedule nearly finalized, and 2027 recruiting visitor ## [The day after Tommy McClelland's IU remark: "I knew it the second it left my mouth" Plus, six-year contract for Purdue's new AD](https://mikecarmin.substack.com/p/the-day-after-tommy-mcclellands-iu) _2026-08-08 · Mike Carmin · Greater Lafayette Sports Report_ Purdue AD Tommy McClelland owned his "offhand, unscripted comment" about Indiana during two media interviews on Friday. The Board of Trustees also approved McClelland's financial term sheet ## [Purdue AD Tommy McClelland's press conference: Different type of search, IU comment, crawfish, relentless pursuit of NIL](https://mikecarmin.substack.com/p/purdue-ad-tommy-mcclellands-press) _2026-08-07 · Mike Carmin · Greater Lafayette Sports Report_ Takeaways from Purdue AD Tommy McClelland's first press conference on Thursday, including the need for a "revenue generator." And how long will the IU comment haunt McClelland? ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9xlTpC6skr9S) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [10 questions facing Purdue, new athletic director Tommy McClelland](https://mikecarmin.substack.com/p/10-questions-facing-new-purdue-athletic) _2026-08-05 · Mike Carmin · Greater Lafayette Sports Report_ Tommy McClelland is set to lead Purdue's athletic department during the next era of college athletics. The 44-year-old has served as an AD at three different schools since 2007 ## [Report: Purdue lands Rice's Tommy McClelland as athletic director](https://mikecarmin.substack.com/p/report-purdue-targets-rices-tommy) _2026-08-04 · Mike Carmin · Greater Lafayette Sports Report_ According to a report from ESPN, Rice's Tommy McClelland will become Purdue's next athletic director, replacing Mike Bobinski ## [Tigers President Scott Harris' Post Trade Deadline Press Conference](https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-pxev8ft0rprfq4xz) _2026-08-04 · Latest News | FOX 2_ Tigers President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris met with the media Monday night to address the trades he made to send Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers and Casey Mize to the Padres. ## [Judge says athletes who signed pro contracts can't return to college](https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/judge-athletes-pro-contracts-college) _2026-08-03 · Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller) · Latest News | FOX 2_ A new judicial ruling clarifies a legal decision that won’t extend to football players who signed professional contracts and later tried to back out of their deals. ## [Tarik Skubal: 'Detroit will always have a special place in my heart'](https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/tarik-skubal-detroit-will-always-have-special-place-my-heart) _2026-08-03 · Latest News | FOX 2_ Tarik Skubal is an LA Dodger and the Tigers are left with three prospects and memories. ## [The Rundown: AD search set to end? Fast start for Zilbershlag at FIBA event, Big Ten volleyball preseason rankings](https://mikecarmin.substack.com/p/the-rundown-ad-search-set-to-end) _2026-08-03 · Mike Carmin · Greater Lafayette Sports Report_ After interviews were conducted last week, is Purdue ready to name its next AD? Incoming women's basketball freshman helps Israel to a 3-0 record, where volleyball landed in the Big Ten preseason poll ## [Tigers trade Tarik Skubal to Dodgers for 3 prospects](https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-ksabrd9gqohl42h7) _2026-08-02 · Latest News | FOX 2_ Detroit received a pair of Top 100 prospects – outfielder Zyhir Hope (#25) and right-handed pitcher River Ryan (#68) according to MLB Pipeline – plus right-handed pitching prospect Brady Smith. ## [The Rundown: Purdue's place in Big Ten preseason football polls, another win in Canada, women's basketball schedule update](https://mikecarmin.substack.com/p/the-rundown-purdues-place-in-big) _2026-07-29 · Mike Carmin · Greater Lafayette Sports Report_ Where were the Boilermakers picked in two preseason Big Ten football polls? Matt Painter's team wins again in Canada, and two Purdue non-conference women's basketball games are now official ## [Mike Bobinski on upcoming retirement, what type of AD fits at Purdue, decade of memories: "It's just been terrific"](https://mikecarmin.substack.com/p/mike-bobinski-on-upcoming-retirement) _2026-07-28 · Mike Carmin · Greater Lafayette Sports Report_ Athletic director Mike Bobinski is set to retire Dec. 31 after 10 years at Purdue. On Monday, he spoke about the decision, the current search for his replacement, and reflected on the last decade ## [The Rundown: Monday edition](https://mikecarmin.substack.com/p/the-rundown-monday-edition) _2026-07-27 · Mike Carmin · Greater Lafayette Sports Report_ Matt Painter's team is 2-0 at the halfway mark of their journey through Vancouver. When will another international player arrive to join Katie Gearlds' program? Big Ten football media day is here ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ySpF1C245wV3) _2026-07-27 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Who was Gordie Howe? - A look back at his career](https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-qrh43opy8v5tzw16) _2026-07-25 · Latest News | FOX 2_ Gordie Howe was a legend in Detroit, winning four Stanley Cup Championships in his 25 years as a player for the Red Wings. He took the ice for the first in 1946 and would be named an NHL All-Star 23 times in his illustrious career. After his career ended in Detroit, he landed in the World Hockey Association with the Houston Aeros. Howe was a child of the Great Depression and grew up poor in… ## [Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel to get $7 million payout](https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-gt7gqzzoe0pekwwe) _2026-07-25 · Latest News | FOX 2_ The Michigan athletic director is retiring at the end of the year. He said he will get a $7 million dollar lump sum payment as he retires. ## [Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel to step down by end of year](https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-athletic-director-warde-manuel-step-down-will-stay-until-end-year) _2026-07-20 · Latest News | FOX 2_ The announcement came Monday morning in a statement from University of Michigan President Domenico Grasso. ## [Reports: Michigan AD Warde Manuel may be out after internal investigation](https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/reports-michigan-ad-warde-manuel-is-out-after-internal-investigation) _2026-07-13 · Lauren.Edwards@fox.com (Lauren Edwards) · Latest News | FOX 2_ FOX 2 is told the results and findings of the investigation will be released on Thursday. ## [Paige Shiver sues University of Michigan for records relating to Sherrone Moore investigation](https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/paige-shiver-sues-university-michigan-records-relating-sherrone-moore-investigation) _2026-07-08 · Latest News | FOX 2_ The lawsuit alleges Paige Shiver, Sherrone Moore's ex-aide, faced sex discrimination at the University of Michigan and said a university employee illegally accessed her medical records. ## [Kevin Guskiewicz staying on as MSU president in U-turn for East Lansing school](https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/kevin-guskiewicz-staying-msu-president-u-turn-east-lansing-school) _2026-07-06 · Latest News | FOX 2_ Michigan State University's president Kevin Guskiewicz is staying on as head of the school after initially telling the governing board he would be departing. ## [NCAA approves 5-for-5 eligibility model for Division I athletes](https://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/ncaa-eligibility-rules-five-seasons-five-years) _2026-06-24 · Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams) · Latest News | FOX 2_ The NCAA approved a new Division I eligibility model that will allow athletes to compete in five seasons over a five-year period. ## [Dusty May leaving University of Michigan for NBA, according to reports](https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/dusty-may-leaving-university-michigan-nba-according-reports) _2026-06-22 · Latest News | FOX 2_ Dusty May is departing the University of Michigan's basketball team for a position as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, according to reports. ## [Michigan State president resigns for same position at Clemson University](https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-state-president-resigns-same-position-clemson-university) _2026-05-27 · Latest News | FOX 2_ Guskiewicz has been in office since March, 2024 and was the sixth president at MSU in the past six years.