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Central Michigan names Michael Alford new director of athletics

Central Michigan University has named Michael Alford its new associate vice president and director of athletics.

Alford is a senior executive with a history of fundraising and marketing in college and professional athletics. He is currently the senior associate athletics director for administration and development at the University of Oklahoma.

The starting date at Central Michigan for Alford will be July 3.

“Michael Alford has demonstrated leadership in Division I athletics in the Power 5 conferences and in the NFL. He’s worked with coaches, students and athletic supporters,” CMU President George Ross said in a press release.