The Brief
- Less than two years after being promoted to the role, Washington State University is parting ways with athletic director Anne McCoy.
- McCoy was named the interim athletic director for WSU when Pat Chun left to take the same position at the University of Washington in March 2024. The interim title was removed in June 2024 with McCoy handling the role ever since.
- The school will conduct a nationwide search for their next athletic director. Jon Haarlow, WSU Athletics’ chief operating officer, will serve as the interim athletic director in place of McCoy.
Less than two years after being promoted to the role, Washington State University is parting ways with athletic director Anne McCoy.
The change in leadership was first reported by Percy Allen of The Seattle Times.
“Anne has provided steady leadership through one of the most complex and pivotal periods in the history of Cougar Athletics,” WSU president Elizabeth Cantwell said in a statement. “She built a strong foundation for the program’s future grounded in integrity, academic success, and care for our student-athletes. We are deeply grateful for Anne’s decades of service and her unwavering commitment to Washington State University.”…