UTSA athletic director Lynn Hickey announced she will step down from her role for personal reasons on Thursday, effective immediately.
UTSA’s Lynn Hickey steps down as Athletic Director https://t.co/BgZ7cMqMRC #UTSA
— UTSA (@UTSA) September 7, 2017
Hickey joined UTSA in 1999, overseeing 17 sports programs at the university. From 2000 to 2012, UTSA competed in the Southland Conference; the school then moved to the Western Athletic Conference for a year, before joining Conference USA in 2013.
She played an integral role in bringing an NCAA Division I football team to San Antonio. Last season, the Roadrunners accomplished their first winning season and were bowl eligible, losing a closely contested match at the Gildan New Mexico Bowl.
“Lynn has done a remarkable job of building our athletic programs and elevating their level of performance and stature,” said UTSA President Taylor Eighmy in a press release. “With this foundation in place, our academic, research and athletic programs are all positioned to take major steps forward in our pursuit to make UTSA a great learning and discovery enterprise. We thank Lynn for her service and will always look to her as one of UTSA’s most loyal fans.”
UTSA will begin on a national search for a new athletic director; Sam Gonzales, UTSA Vice President for Student Affairs, will serve as Interim Athletic Director.
Hickey released the following statement following her resignation:
“For the past 18 years, I have been a Roadrunner, and for that, I am truly blessed. I had the opportunity to join UTSA in 1999 when it was a young university, and I have seen so much growth and excitement build around athletics, both at the university and in the San Antonio community.
After a lot of reflection related to my family obligations, and with great pride in all we have accomplished in UTSA Athletics, it is time for a new leader to take the program to its next level.”
I want to thank everyone who has supported me throughout my time here including the university’s administration, our staff and coaches, our wonderful student-athletes, and especially all those in the community who have done so much to support our teams.
I have worked in athletics for nearly 40 years now, and I can say with great confidence that UTSA is a very, very special place. It truly is an institution of excellence.
As I embark on the next chapter of my life, I will continue to be one of UTSA’s most loyal fans. Incredible success awaits our Roadrunners, and I will always carry UTSA in my heart.”
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