DURHAM, N.C. – Duke University Vice President and Director of Athletics Kevin White announced on Monday the promotion of Heather Ryan to Associate Director of Athletics/Academic Services & Senior Woman Administrator.
A member of the Duke Athletics staff since 2005, Ryan assumes the department's Senior Woman Administrator responsibilities from Jacki Silar, who is set to retire from the university at the end of the month following 41 years of dedicated service, including the last 25 years as SWA. Previously, Ryan held positions of Academic Coordinator and Director of Academic Support before being promoted to Executive Director of Academic Support in July of 2014.