Dr. Bridget Lyons Named AD, Val Ackerman Feature & More!

Moving the needle! Dr. Bridget Lyons named director of intercollegiate athletics at Shenandoah University. Read more here. 

Congrats to Cathy Liggett on being promoted to associate athletic director at Fairleigh Dickinson University! More here. 

Nice feature! New San Jose State University AD Marie Tuite discusses putting student athletes and the Spartan community first. Read more here. 

Kudos! Sandy Barbour and Heather Lyke work to extend the Penn State/Pitt football series which is set to expire in 2019. More here.

"It's an opportunity for me to be in a position where I can continue to help to move the needle and be put in a space of leadership and opportunity." Listen here for more from board member and Winston-Salem State AD Tonia Walker. 

Great read on Temple Executive Senior Associate AD/SWA Mary McElroy and her connection to the military in celebration of Veteran's Day last week! Check it out here.

Awesome! Clayton State AD Tim Duncan introduces The AD Corner, a monthly feature providing updates on Clayton Athletics. More here.

Excellent news! Chrissi Rawak and the Delaware Blue Hens have secured 80 percent of the $60 million fundraising goal for a new athletic center and stadium renovations. More here. 

Amazing! Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman discusses her experiences at a conference and her most memorable moments in a recent ESPNW feature. Check it out here!

Outstanding! Virginia AD Carla Williams receives high praise from her peers in recent feature. Read more here. 

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And a warm welcome to our newest members:

Kirsten Richter - Franklin & Marshall College
Jessica Bergen - Westfield State University
Audrey Hester - Emory University