Maize and Blue Nation · Dec 2, 2015
Jim Hackett stepping down, Michigan begins search for new AD
The Jim Hackett "interim" era is officially coming to a close.
On Wednesday morning University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel announced that Michigan will launch a national search for a new Athletic Director, immediately.
Jim Hackett took over at Athletic Director after Dave Brandon resigned last year in October.
According to Brenden F. Quinn of MLive, Schlissel said in a press release that Hackett does not wish to be considered for the permanent AD role. However, Hackett agreed to be a part of the search advisory committee and will remain in the role until a permanent replacement is hired.
