Northern Kentucky University’s Athletics Director Christina Roybal, who has occupied the position since 2022, will step down at the end of May, according to a university announcement, to “pursue other opportunities.”
“Christina has achieved what she came to accomplish and will complete her service at NKU on May 30,” according to a statement from University President Cady Short-Thompson. “Please join me in congratulating her on her success and thanking her for her service to NKU as our AD.”
Roybal’s tenure saw the addition of six new programs — men’s volleyball, stunt, and men’s and women’s swimming and triathlon — as well as several notable hires of coaches and other athletic staff. She previously worked as an administrator at Fresno State and the University of Northern Iowa…