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Rutgers Appoints Keli Zinn as New Athletics Director

7/31/2025

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Rutgers University has made a bold move by appointing Keli Zinn as the new Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, starting August 6, 2025. With over two decades of experience and a track record of four national championships at LSU, Zinn is set to elevate Rutgers' athletic programs in the competitive Big Ten, backed by a lucrative five-year contract worth $1.35 million annually.

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Rutgers University has made a bold move by appointing Keli Zinn as the new Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, starting August 6, 2025. With over two decades of experience and a track record of four national championships at LSU, Zinn is set to elevate Rutgers' athletic programs in the competitive Big Ten, backed by a lucrative five-year contract worth $1.35 million annually.