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Stanford Athletic Director Resigns After 13-Year Tenure

2/25/2025

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Stanford's athletic director Bernard Muir is set to step down after 13 impactful years, during which the university celebrated 33 NCAA championships and eight Directors' Cups. However, the recent struggles of key sports like football and men's basketball, coupled with Stanford's upcoming move to the ACC in 2024-2025, have paved the way for this significant change.

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Stanford's athletic director Bernard Muir is set to step down after 13 impactful years, during which the university celebrated 33 NCAA championships and eight Directors' Cups. However, the recent struggles of key sports like football and men's basketball, coupled with Stanford's upcoming move to the ACC in 2024-2025, have paved the way for this significant change.