KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University Director of Athletics Kathy Beauregard has announced her plan to retire after 42 years with the University. A nationally known and respected leader in her field, Beauregard has racked up many awards for her leadership in college sports. She is the longest-serving athletic director at the same institution and one of just nine female athletic directors among 130 Football Bowl Subdivision schools across the nation.
"It's been an incredible honor to serve in this University community," said Beauregard. "I'm so proud of what WMU Intercollegiate Athletics has achieved as a team over the years—first and foremost, helping to coach and develop the most exceptional student-athletes in all of college sports.